Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza (Printer-friendly)
Smoky grilled chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, mozzarella and gouda on a crisp charred crust — perfect for outdoor meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grilled Chicken
01 - 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Pizza Assembly
06 - 1 prepared pizza dough, 12 inches
07 - 1/2 cup barbecue 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 chopped fresh cilantro leaves
12 - olive oil, for brushing
# Directions:
01 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Coat chicken breast with olive oil and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Allow to rest, then slice thinly.
03 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough to a 12-inch circle. Brush one side with olive oil.
04 - Place dough, oiled side down, onto grill grates. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until grill marks develop and dough is set. Brush top side with olive oil, flip, and grill an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from grill.
05 - With grilled side up, evenly spread barbecue sauce over the crust. Layer with mozzarella, smoked gouda, sliced grilled chicken, and red onion.
06 - Return assembled pizza to grill with lid closed and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
07 - Transfer pizza to a cutting board. Drizzle with additional barbecue sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Slice and serve while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The grilled crust develops epic charred flavor you simply can&t get in the oven.
- Every bite brings smoky, cheesy, tangy joy that&a perfect for gatherings but easy enough for solo pizza night.
02 -
- Once I tried to skip oiling the grill and lost half my crust to the grates—don&t make that mistake!
- Letting the chicken rest before slicing keeps every piece juicy and flavorful, so don&t rush it.
03 -
- Have all your toppings prepped and ready—grilled pizza cooks fast.
- A quick brush of oil (on both the grill and dough) is secret insurance for lift-off.