Crispy BBQ Chicken Pizza on the Grill
A quick and easy grilled pizza featuring smoky BBQ chicken, melted mozzarella and smoked gouda, with a crispy charred crust perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups (300 g) cooked shredded or chopped rotisserie chicken
- ½ cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce, your favorite brand
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) shredded smoked gouda cheese
- ¼ cup (30 g) thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing dough
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it on the grill to heat.
- In a bowl, toss the shredded rotisserie chicken with ½ cup BBQ sauce until well coated. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll or stretch the pizza dough to about 12 inches (30 cm) diameter. Brush one side lightly with olive oil.
- Place the dough, oiled side down, directly on the grill or pizza stone. Grill for 2-3 minutes until grill marks appear and crust firms but is not fully cooked. Brush the top side with olive oil.
- Carefully flip the dough using tongs and a spatula. The grilled side should be golden and crisp.
- Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce (about 2 tablespoons) over the grilled side, then evenly sprinkle mozzarella and smoked gouda cheeses. Top with BBQ-coated chicken and sliced red onions.
- Close the grill lid and cook for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles and crust is crisp and cooked through. Rotate pizza halfway if grill has hot spots.
- Remove pizza from grill, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, and let rest for a minute before slicing.
Notes
Let dough rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before shaping for better texture. Brush dough with olive oil to prevent sticking. Rotate pizza during cooking to avoid hot spots. Avoid overloading toppings to prevent soggy crust. Use a spray bottle to manage flare-ups. For gluten-free, use gluten-free dough; for dairy-free, use dairy-free cheese alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8th of pi
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 27.5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 19
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