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Crispy Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza

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A quick and easy grilled pizza featuring a crispy crust, smoky BBQ chicken, tangy red onion, and fresh cilantro, perfect for backyard cookouts or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 grams) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce (smoky, slightly sweet)
  • 1 cup (150 grams) cooked shredded or diced grilled chicken breast or thighs
  • ¼ cup (40 grams) thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons (8 grams) fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (100 grams) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup (50 grams) shredded smoked gouda cheese (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (around 450°F / 232°C). Clean and oil the grates to prevent sticking (about 10-15 minutes).
  2. Toss cooked shredded chicken with ¼ cup (60 ml) BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate briefly.
  3. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the pizza dough to about 12 inches (30 cm) diameter. Brush one side with olive oil.
  4. Place the dough oil-side down on the grill. Close the lid and grill for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear and the dough begins to bubble. The underside should be golden and crisp.
  5. Brush the grilled side with olive oil, then carefully flip the dough using a pizza peel or large spatula. The grilled side is now the top.
  6. Spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over the grilled side. Sprinkle mozzarella and smoked gouda evenly. Top with the BBQ chicken and thin slices of red onion.
  7. Close the lid and grill the pizza for another 4-5 minutes, watching for the cheese to melt and edges to crisp. Avoid lifting the lid too often.
  8. Once off the grill, sprinkle chopped cilantro and optional red pepper flakes over the top.
  9. Let the pizza rest for a minute, then slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Brush olive oil on the dough to prevent sticking and create a crispy crust. Avoid overloading toppings to keep crust crisp. Keep grill lid closed as much as possible to melt cheese evenly. Clean and oil grill grates before cooking. Use pre-cooked chicken to avoid burning the crust.

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