The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza

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Certainly! BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delicious and flavorful choice. Here’s a recipe for what could be considered the “best” BBQ Chicken Pizza:

Ingredients:

For the Pizza Dough:

• 1 pound (about 4 cups) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
• Cornmeal for dusting (if using a pizza stone)

For the BBQ Chicken Pizza Toppings:

• 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast (seasoned with salt and pepper)
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (choose your favorite)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it can go (usually around 475-500°F or 245-260°C).

2. Prepare Pizza Dough:

• If you’re using store-bought pizza dough, let it come to room temperature. If you’re making it from scratch, follow the recipe or package instructions.
• Dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal to prevent sticking.

3. Roll Out Dough:

• On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.

4. Prepare Toppings:

• In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with barbecue sauce until well coated.
• Prepare the other toppings: slice the onions, chop the cilantro, and have the cheese, bell peppers, and mushrooms ready.

5. Assemble Pizza:

• Place the rolled-out pizza dough on the prepared pizza peel or baking sheet.
• Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over the dough.
• Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
• Evenly distribute the shredded BBQ chicken, sliced onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms on top.

6. Bake:

• If you have a pizza stone, transfer the pizza onto the preheated stone in the oven. If not, just place the baking sheet in the oven.
• Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.

7. Finish and Serve:

• Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top.
• Drizzle a bit of olive oil over the finished pizza for extra flavor.

8. Slice and Enjoy:

• Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy your delicious BBQ Chicken Pizza!

Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking, and you’ll have a tasty pizza perfect for any occasion.