What is BBQ Chicken pizza made of?

A spicy barbeque sauce topping, diced chicken, cilantro, peppers, and onion, all topped with cheese and baked to bubbly perfection! This recipe is similar to one I had at a popular pizza restaurant in California.

Who invented BBQ Chicken pizza?

After extensive research, it was discovered that BBQ chicken Pizza was created in the 1980s by the famous pizza chef Ed LaDou for the menu of California Pizza Kitchen. LaDou was working as a pizza chef for Wolfgang Puck, who was already a well-known chef, at the Spago restaurant in Los Angeles, California.

Is BBQ sauce good on pizza?

Yes, but only if you're having BBQ pizza. Simply order a large deep-dish pizza from Pizza Hut and ask them to hold the marinara. Drizzle with a good BBQ sauce and top with chopped pulled pork.

Do you cook chicken before putting on pizza?

Yes, without a doubt. The pizza will not cook long enough for the raw chicken on top to cook all the way through. To make 1-1/2 cups cooked chicken for your pizza, roast or grill a chicken breast or a few thighs.

The Famous BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe [2022] (Crust-ylicous!)

Description

This is a classic BBQ chicken pizza recipe made with tangy BBQ sauce, chicken, and red onion. Gouda cheese adds a delicious smoky flavor to the homemade pizza, and cilantro adds a touch of freshness.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 recipe homemade pizza crust
1–2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup + 2 Tablespoons your favorite BBQ sauce
1 cup chopped or shredded cooked chicken (about one 8-ounce breast)
2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
optional: chopped fresh cilantro for topping

Instructions

Prepare the pizza dough, including preheating the oven to 475°F (246°C). Cover the shaped dough lightly with plastic wrap and set aside while the oven heats up.
Brush the shaped dough lightly with olive oil to prevent the pizza toppings from making your pizza crust soggy. To prevent bubbling, make dents in the surface of the dough with your fingers. Distribute 1/3 cup BBQ sauce evenly over the dough. Toss the cooked chicken with the remaining BBQ sauce and distribute it evenly on the pizza. Combine the cheeses and red onion in a mixing bowl.
Pizza should be baked for 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and, if desired, garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately after slicing hot pizza.
Refrigerate leftover pizza by tightly wrapping it in plastic wrap. Reheat as desired. Baked pizza slices can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Instructions for freezing pizza dough can be found in the pizza crust recipe.

Notes

If you don’t use instant yeast, the rise time can be up to 40% longer.

If you don’t have smoked gouda, use the same amount of shredded mozzarella instead. If desired, leave out the onion and/or cilantro.

Category: Pizza

Nutrition

Serving Size: One 12-inch Pizza
Calories: 385kcal
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 1666mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 23g
Cholesterol: 58mg

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