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Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza

Cultural Context

Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza is a quintessential American dish that combines the flavors of barbecue with the beloved pizza format. Originating from the fusion of traditional Italian pizza and American barbecue culture, it has become a staple at summer gatherings and casual dining. The dish celebrates the joy of grilling and is often customized with various toppings, making it a favorite for backyard parties and family dinners.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pizza dough
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup BBQ sauce
1/2 cup diced chipotle peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium red onion
1/4 cup cilantro

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and additives.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has lower fat.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Canned chicken is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

1

Put some olive oil on a baking sheet and spread it out with your hand.

2

Take half of the pizza dough at room temperature and place it on the baking sheet.

3

Spread the dough out with oily hands to prevent sticking.

4

Add cooked shredded chicken on top of the dough.

5

Add BBQ sauce and diced chipotle peppers to the chicken and mix.

6

Gently lift the dough and place it on the grill.

7

Cook the pizza on the grill for 4 to 6 minutes depending on the heat.

8

Flip the pizza when grill marks appear and add more olive oil.

9

Spread a layer of BBQ sauce on the flipped side, then add the sauced chicken, cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.

10

Close the grill lid to let the cheese melt.

11

Remove the pizza from the grill when crispy and golden.

12

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

grillingtopping

Equipment Needed

grillrolling pingrill spatulapizza cutter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

BBQ Chicken PizzaBarbecue Chicken Pizza

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