Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza (Printable)

A smoky pizza with grilled chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, creamy cheese blend, and crisp crust—ideal for outdoor cooking and family dinners.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Grilled Chicken

01 - 1 medium boneless, skinless chicken breast
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

→ For the Pizza

06 - 1 prepared pizza dough (about 12 inches, store-bought or homemade)
07 - 1/2 cup BBQ 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 fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
12 - Olive oil, for brushing

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F/200°C).
02 - Brush the chicken breast with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Let rest, then slice thinly.
03 - On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Brush one side lightly with olive oil.
04 - Place the dough, oil side down, directly onto grill grates. Grill for 2-3 minutes, until grill marks appear and the dough sets. Brush the top side with olive oil, flip, and grill 1-2 minutes more. Remove from grill.
05 - With the grilled side up, spread BBQ sauce over the crust. Top with mozzarella, gouda, grilled chicken slices, and red onion.
06 - Return the pizza to the grill (close lid) and cook 5-7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
07 - Transfer pizza to a cutting board, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The grilled crust gets these incredible crispy charred spots that make every bite interesting
  • Smoked gouda adds a depth that pairs perfectly with sweet and tangy BBQ sauce
  • It comes together faster than delivery and tastes infinitely better
02 -
  • Have a pizza stone or grill-safe pan ready if you are nervous about dough sticking to the grates
  • The dough cooks faster than you expect, so watch it closely during those first few minutes
  • Letting the chicken rest before slicing is the difference between juicy bites and dry ones
03 -
  • Pre-cook the chicken all the way through before topping the pizza so you do not end up with undercooked meat
  • Use a rimless baking sheet or pizza peel to transfer the dough onto the grill smoothly
  • Grill the crust a little longer on the first side if you prefer extra crunch throughout

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