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Crispy BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe Easy Homemade with Red Onion and Cilantro

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An easy and delicious homemade pizza featuring a crispy crust topped with smoky BBQ chicken, tangy red onion, fresh cilantro, and melty mozzarella cheese. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ball (about 12 ounces or 340 grams) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce, smoky and tangy
  • 1 cup (150 grams) cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1½ cups (170 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • A small handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil, for brushing the crust
  • Optional: crushed red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for a little kick

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it on the middle rack to heat for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with ¼ cup (60 ml) of BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) circle or rectangle, about ¼-inch (0.6 cm) thick.
  4. Brush the crust edges lightly with olive oil.
  5. Spread the remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) of BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch (2.5 cm) border for the crust.
  6. Sprinkle 1 cup (115 grams) of shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauce layer.
  7. Distribute the BBQ chicken evenly over the cheese, followed by the thin red onion slices and remaining mozzarella.
  8. Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crispy and cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.
  9. Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro on top.
  10. Let the pizza cool for 2 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with optional crushed red pepper flakes.

Notes

Preheat the pizza stone or baking sheet for at least 30 minutes to ensure a crispy crust. Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow sharpness if desired. Tent pizza with foil if crust edges brown too quickly. Let pizza rest 2 minutes before slicing to help cheese set. Reheat leftovers in a hot skillet or oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: BBQ chicken pizza, crispy pizza, homemade pizza, red onion pizza, cilantro pizza, easy pizza recipe, quick dinner, comfort food

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