Barbecue Pizza

Bring the smoky, tangy flavors of summer to your table with this irresistibly delicious Barbecue Pizza recipe! Featuring a crisp, golden crust topped with rich barbecue sauce, tender shredded chicken, and a melty blend of mozzarella and smoked Gouda, this pizza is a flavor-packed twist on classic comfort food. Thin slices of red onion add a subtle crunch, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro provides a refreshing burst of herbaceousness. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt and black pepper, this homemade pizza comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an easy yet impressive meal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether baked on a pizza stone or sheet pan, every bite of this Barbecue Pizza promises savory, cheesy bliss with a touch of smoky-sweet goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ball (approximately 16 ounces) Pizza dough
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
• 1 cup Cooked chicken breast, shredded
• 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 0.5 cup Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat.

Step 2

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness, roughly a 12-inch circle.

Step 3

Brush the dough lightly with olive oil and prick it all over with a fork to prevent it from bubbling up in the oven.

Step 4

Using a flat surface like a pizza peel or a cutting board, transfer the prepared dough onto a sheet of parchment paper for easy transfer to the oven.

Step 5

Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the surface of the pizza dough, leaving a small border along the edges for the crust.

Step 6

Spread the shredded chicken over the sauce, followed by an even layer of mozzarella cheese.

Step 7

Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the top of the mozzarella layer.

Step 8

Sprinkle the smoked Gouda cheese over the toppings and sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly on top.

Step 9

Carefully slide the parchment paper with the pizza onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 12

Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1246.6 grams (1246.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2518

Total Fat 86.30g	111%
Saturated Fat 37.80g	189%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 395mg	132%
Sodium 5665mg	246%
Total Carbohydrate 263.70g	96%
Dietary Fiber 21.60g	77%
Total Sugars 54.60g
Protein 168.40g	337%

Vitamin D 15IU	74%
Calcium 1812mg	139%
Iron 19mg	105%
Potassium 1897mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.0%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 42.1%