Bbq Chicken Pizza Recipe
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, and cheese on a crispy crust.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Assembling the Pizza
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch thick). Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- 7
Add BBQ Sauce
Spread a generous layer of BBQ sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 8
Add Chicken and Cheese
Top the sauce with shredded grilled chicken, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- 9
Add Onions
Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
- 10
Bake the Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Remove pizza from the oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, slice, and serve hot.
