Grilled Summer BBQ Chicken Pizza
A delightful pizza featuring grilled dough topped with shredded chicken mixed in BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onions, and fresh cilantro, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 piece pizza dough Store-bought or homemade
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded Use leftover chicken for best results
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Choose a high-quality sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded Feel free to mix in other cheeses
- 1/2 piece red onion, thinly sliced Distribute evenly over pizza
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped For garnish
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning the chicken
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the grill to medium temperature.
- Roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
- Place the rolled-out dough on a grill-safe pizza stone or directly on the grill.
Grilling
- Grill the dough for 2-3 minutes until slightly golden.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce.
- Spread the BBQ chicken mixture evenly over the grilled dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken, then add sliced red onions.
- Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
- Remove the pizza from the grill and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Slice and serve hot.
Notes
For extra customization, consider adding toppings like grilled veggies or jalapeños. Serve with a side salad and refreshments like iced tea or lemonade.