Description
This Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe delivers a smoky, flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a crisp grilled crust topped with tangy BBQ sauce, shredded chicken, gooey mozzarella and Gouda cheeses, and fresh red onions, this pizza is perfect for outdoor cooking enthusiasts. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s a delightful balance of savory, creamy, and fresh flavors all cooked quickly on the grill in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 premade pizza dough (from the grocery store), room temperature
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, shredded
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce, divided
- 1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 ¼ cups shredded Gouda cheese, divided
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: On a floured pizza stone or rimless baking sheet, stretch the pizza dough into your desired shape. Let it rest for 10 minutes, then stretch again to achieve an even base.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to high heat, and grease the grates well with nonstick spray or oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill Dough: Place the stretched dough directly onto the hot grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes to develop a smoky char and firm crust.
- Flip and Add Toppings: Remove the dough from the grill and flip it so the grilled side is facing up. Brush this side evenly with ½ cup of BBQ sauce, then sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Gouda cheese over the sauce.
- Add Chicken: In a bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken with the remaining 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce. Spread this mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
- Finish and Grill: Top the pizza with thinly sliced red onions and the remaining mozzarella and Gouda cheeses. Place the pizza back on the grill and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the cheeses melt and bubble and the crust finishes cooking.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the pizza from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor and color, then serve.
Notes
- For best results, use a pizza stone or rimless baking sheet to help stretch the dough evenly.
- Preheating the grill properly is essential to avoid sticking and to get a nice char on the crust.
- You can substitute the Gouda with smoked cheddar or Monterey Jack for different flavor profiles.
- If you prefer a spicier pizza, add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce before the final grilling.
- Allowing the pizza to rest before slicing helps the cheese set slightly to avoid excessive cheese pull.
