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BBQ Chicken Pizza – Sweet, Smoky & Irresistibly Cheesy

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This BBQ chicken pizza features a crisp crust topped with smoky barbecue sauce, shredded chicken, melted cheese, and red onions. Perfectly sweet, tangy, and satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pizza dough or 12-inch crust

  • ⅓–½ cup barbecue sauce

  • 1½ cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or cheese blend)

  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • Jalapeño slices

  • Smoked gouda or cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F with pizza stone or baking sheet inside.

  2. Roll out dough on parchment paper. Par-bake for 5 minutes if desired.

  3. Toss chicken with 2–3 tbsp barbecue sauce.

  4. Spread barbecue sauce over crust. Add half the cheese.

  5. Top with chicken, red onion, and remaining cheese.

  6. Bake 10–14 minutes until golden and bubbly.

  7. Garnish with cilantro and slice to serve.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free or dairy-free alternatives if needed.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Best reheated in oven or air fryer.

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