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The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • Pizza dough – store-bought or homemade no judgment
  • Cooked chicken – grilled baked, or leftover (this is its glow-up)
  • BBQ sauce – sweet smoky, or spicy—pick your personality
  • Mozzarella cheese – melty stretchy perfection
  • Red onion – sharp slightly sweet, totally necessary
  • Olive oil – for brushing and pretending we’re chefs
  • Salt & black pepper – don’t skip seasoning ever
  • Optional toppings: bell peppers sweet corn, or fresh herbs

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Hot oven = crispy crust. This is non-negotiable.
  • Roll out your pizza dough on a lightly floured surface.
  • Go thin if you like crunch, thicker if you like chew. You’re in charge.
  • Transfer dough to a baking sheet or pizza stone and brush lightly with olive oil.
  • This helps prevent sogginess. Nobody wants sad pizza.
  • Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the dough.
  • Don’t drown it, but don’t be shy either. Balance is key.
  • Top with chicken, spreading it out so every slice gets some love.
  • Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Add mozzarella cheese generously.
  • More cheese = fewer regrets. Just saying.
  • Scatter red onion and any extras over the top.
  • Keep it even so nothing hogs all the attention.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling.
  • If it smells amazing, you’re doing it right.
  • Let it rest for 2–3 minutes, then slice and serve.
  • This prevents molten cheese disasters. Trust me.