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BBQ Chicken Pizza with Smoked Gouda Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 2 hr 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 2 hr 25 min
  • Yield: 1 12-inch pizza
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza features a flavorful combination of tangy barbecue sauce, tender cooked chicken, and a blend of mozzarella and smoked gouda cheeses atop a homemade or store-bought pizza dough. Topped with thinly sliced red onions and fresh cilantro, this pizza is baked to golden perfection and offers a delightful mix of smoky, cheesy, and fresh flavors, perfect for a comforting homemade meal.

Ingredients

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Pizza Dough

  • 1/2 recipe homemade pizza dough (or 1 lb. store-bought pizza dough)
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) olive oil, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon (8g) cornmeal

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup + 2 Tablespoons (130g) your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup chopped or shredded cooked chicken (about one 8-ounce breast)
  • 2/3 cup (70g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2/3 cup (70g) shredded smoked gouda cheese
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (or basil) for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Prepare pizza dough through step 3 according to your homemade recipe. If using store-bought frozen dough, ensure it is fully thawed.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C) for at least 15–20 minutes, placing a pizza stone inside if using. Lightly grease a large baking sheet or pizza pan with 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with cornmeal for a crunchy crust.
  3. Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough to release air bubbles, divide in half, and freeze half for later. On a floured surface, flatten dough into a 12-inch circle about 1/2-inch thick, pinching edges to create a rim. If dough shrinks back, cover and rest 5–10 minutes, then retry. If using pizza stone, place dough on cornmeal-dusted baker’s peel. Cover lightly and let rest briefly.
  4. Prepare the Dough Surface: Use fingers to push dents into the dough to prevent bubbling. Brush with remaining olive oil. Spread 1/3 cup (about 95g) BBQ sauce evenly over the dough.
  5. Add Toppings: Toss cooked chicken with remaining BBQ sauce and scatter evenly on the pizza. Sprinkle with mozzarella, smoked gouda cheese, and red onion slices evenly over the top.
  6. Bake the Pizza: Bake in preheated oven for 14–15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Finish and Serve: Remove pizza from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro. Slice while hot and serve immediately. Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • This pizza features a delicious blend of mozzarella and smoked gouda cheeses for a rich flavor.
  • Toppings quantities are for one 12-inch pizza; double if making two pizzas.
  • Freezing and reheating the leftover dough and pizza works well—freeze dough before shaping or leftovers after baking.
  • You may substitute store-bought pizza dough for convenience without compromising flavor.
  • Cilantro adds freshness, but basil can be used as an alternative garnish.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Find it online: https://tastyrates.com/bbq-chicken-pizza-with-smoked-gouda-recipe/