Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza

 

Ingredients:

For the pizza dough:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp active dry yeast

1 tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

1 cup warm water

For the BBQ chicken topping:

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked and shredded

1/2 cup BBQ sauce

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Olive oil, for brushing

Cornmeal, for dusting

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and warm water until a dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

Place the dough back into the mixing bowl and cover with a clean towel. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1-2 hours until it has doubled in size.

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.

In a small bowl, mix the cooked and shredded chicken with the BBQ sauce until well-coated.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a circle or rectangle, depending on your preferred pizza shape and thickness.

Transfer the dough to a pizza peel or the back of a baking sheet dusted with cornmeal to prevent sticking. If using a pizza stone, carefully slide the pizza onto the hot stone. If using a baking sheet, place the baking sheet with the pizza dough in the preheated oven.

Brush the dough with olive oil, leaving a small border around the edges. Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the dough. Top with sliced red onion and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Let it cool for a minute, then slice and serve hot.

Enjoy your homemade BBQ chicken pizza! It's perfect for a tasty and satisfying meal.