BBQ Chicken Pizza

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients

   • Place a pizza stone or steel on the middle rack of your oven. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) for at least 30-45 minutes to ensure the stone is thoroughly heated.
   • In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside.
2. 2

   Shape the Pizza Dough

   • Lightly flour a clean work surface. Place the room-temperature pizza dough on the surface and gently press and stretch it into a 12-inch round. Avoid using a rolling pin, as this can deflate the dough.
   • Generously sprinkle the cornmeal onto a pizza peel or the back of a large baking sheet. Carefully transfer the shaped dough onto the peel.
3. 3

   Assemble the Pizza

   • Brush the outer 1-inch border of the dough with olive oil to help it brown.
   • Spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the oiled border clean.
   • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and smoked gouda cheese evenly over the sauce.
   • Distribute the BBQ-coated chicken and thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
4. 4

   Bake the Pizza

   • Carefully slide the assembled pizza from the peel onto the preheated pizza stone in the oven.
   • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned in spots.
5. 5

   Garnish and Serve

   • Using the pizza peel, carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it rest on a cutting board for 2-3 minutes before slicing. This allows the cheese to set.
   • Sprinkle the fresh chopped cilantro over the top, slice into 8 pieces, and serve immediately.