Ingredients:

  • 1 lb pizza dough
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pinch cornmeal
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Place a large baking sheet or pizza stone in the oven while preheating to ensure a crispy crust.
  2. Dust a piece of parchment paper with 1 pinch of cornmeal and roll out 1 lb of pizza dough into a 12-inch circle.
  3. Lightly brush the outer edges of the dough with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
  4. In a medium bowl, toss 2 cups of cubed cooked chicken breast with 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce until fully coated.
  5. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
  6. Sprinkle half of the 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and all of the 1/2 cup of shredded smoked gouda cheese over the sauce.
  7. Evenly distribute the sauced chicken and 1/4 cup of thinly sliced red onion across the cheese.
  8. Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese to lock the toppings in place.
  9. Carefully slide the parchment paper onto the preheated baking sheet or stone. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is bubbling, the crust has a mahogany-colored edge, and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  10. Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with 2 tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro.