Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza (Print Version)

Smoky grilled chicken atop crispy crust with tangy BBQ sauce and melted cheese blend.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grilled Chicken

01 - 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

→ Pizza Components

06 - 1 prepared pizza dough (about 12 inches, store-bought or homemade)
07 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
02 - Brush chicken breast with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill for 6–7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest, then slice thinly.
03 - On a floured surface, roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Brush one side lightly with olive oil.
04 - Place dough, oil side down, directly onto grill grates. Grill for 2–3 minutes, until grill marks appear and dough sets. Brush top side with olive oil, flip, and grill 1–2 minutes more. Remove from grill.
05 - With grilled side up, spread BBQ sauce over crust. Top with mozzarella, gouda, grilled chicken slices, and red onion.
06 - Return pizza to grill (close lid) and cook 5–7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Transfer pizza to cutting board, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The grill gives the crust incredible crispy charred spots you just cant get from a regular oven
  • Smoked gouda adds this subtle smokiness that pairs perfectly with sweet BBQ sauce
  • Everything cooks on the grill so your kitchen stays cool and cleanup is minimal
02 -
  • Grilling the crust on both sides before adding toppings prevents the dreaded soggy bottom
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps all those juices inside instead of running onto your cutting board
  • Work quickly once you start adding toppings so the crust doesnt get too cool to melt the cheese properly
03 -
  • Have all your toppings prepped and ready before you grill the crust because everything moves fast once the dough hits the grates
  • A pizza peel makes transferring the dough on and off the grill much easier and less stressful

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