BBQ Chicken Pizza

Ingredients

• •1 lb Pizza dough
• •1 large Chicken breast
• •0.5 cup BBQ sauce
• •2 cups Mozzarella cheese
• •0.5 medium Red onion
• •0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• •2 cloves Garlic
• •2 tbsp Cornmeal

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to heat.

   💡 A hot oven is essential for crispy crust - let the stone preheat for at least 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Stretch 1 lb pizza dough into a 14-inch round on a floured surface. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.

   💡 Let dough come to room temperature before stretching - cold dough fights back.

3. 3

   Spread 1/2 cup BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border for the crust.

   💡 Sauce the crust edge first - this creates a delicious caramelized ring.

4. 4

   Top with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, 1 cup cooked diced chicken, 1/2 cup sliced red onions, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.

   💡 Distribute toppings evenly - clumps of cheese prevent the crust from cooking through.

5. 5

   Bake 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbling with charred edges.

   💡 Rotate the pizza halfway through for even browning.

6. 6

   Remove from oven. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and extra cilantro. Let rest 2 minutes before slicing.

   💡 Resting allows the cheese to set so it doesn't stretch uncontrollably when cut.