Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza (Printer-friendly)

Smoky grilled chicken with tangy BBQ sauce and melted cheese on a crispy grilled crust.

# What you'll need:

→ For the Grilled Chicken

01 - 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ For the Pizza

06 - 1 prepared pizza dough (12 inches, store-bought or homemade)
07 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
10 - 1/3 red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
12 - Olive oil, for brushing

# Method:

01 - Heat grill to medium-high, approximately 400°F.
02 - Brush chicken breast with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill 6 to 7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Rest briefly, then slice into thin strips.
03 - On a floured surface, roll pizza dough into a 12-inch round. Brush one side lightly with olive oil.
04 - Place dough oil-side down directly onto grill grates. Grill 2 to 3 minutes until grill marks appear and dough sets. Brush top with olive oil, flip, and grill 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from grill.
05 - With grilled side facing up, spread BBQ sauce over crust. Layer with mozzarella, smoked gouda, sliced grilled chicken, and red onion.
06 - Return pizza to grill with lid closed. Cook 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Transfer pizza to cutting board. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle chopped cilantro. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The grill gives the crust a incredible char that you cannot get from a regular oven
  • Smoked gouda and BBQ sauce create a flavor combination that everyone fights over
02 -
  • Keep the dough moving when you flip it or it will stick to the grates
  • Have everything ready before you put the dough on the grill, the final cook goes fast
03 -
  • Preheat your grill for at least 10 minutes, hot grates mean better grill marks
  • If you are nervous about sticking, use a pizza stone or grill safe pan for your first try

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