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The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza

ByHealthier With Heidi
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The aroma of BBQ sauce wafted through the air as John stood at the grill, expertly flipping pieces of marinated chicken. His neighbor, Maria, sat at the outdoor table, sipping on a cold beer and chatting with him about their plans for the weekend.

“This chicken is going to be the star of the show on our pizza tonight,” John said with a grin as he placed the perfectly cooked pieces on a plate to rest.

Maria chuckled. “I have no doubt.” “You always make the best BBQ chicken.”

John grinned with pride and set to work on the pizza dough. He mixed and kneaded the dough until it was smooth and elastic, then carefully stretched it into a large, thin circle.

Next, he slathered on a layer of his homemade BBQ sauce and scattered the succulent chicken pieces over top. He finished it off with a generous sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese and a few sprigs of fresh cilantro.

As the pizza cooked to golden perfection on the hot grill, the mouth-watering aroma had both John and Maria salivating. They couldn’t wait to dig in.

Finally, the pizza was ready. They lifted it off the grill and onto a cutting board, slicing it into generous wedges. The first bite was pure heaven—the smoky BBQ flavor, the juicy chicken, and the melty cheese all came together in perfect harmony.

“This is the best BBQ chicken pizza I’ve ever had,” Maria declared, taking another satisfied bite.

John beamed with pride. “I’m glad you like it. “It’s my secret recipe.”

As they kept eating, John couldn’t help but feel proud that he had made the best BBQ chicken pizza. 

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The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza

Recipe by Healthier With HeidiCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

450

kcal

This has become a Friday night tradition in our home! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Ingredients

  • 1 pizza dough (not frozen)

  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce, more if needed

  • 1-2 cups shredded chicken

  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese

  • 1/4 cup red onion slices

  • Roasted red tomatoes

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. 
  • Roll out the pizza dough if needed. Lightly brush oil on a pizza stone or large baking sheet, then place dough onto stone or pan. 
  • Place 1/4 cup BBQ sauce on the pizza dough with a spoon. Mix the remaining BBQ sauce together with the chicken. 
  • Sprinkle cheese over the dough and then add the chicken, onions and roasted red tomatoes.
  • Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro.

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