Crispy BBQ Chicken Pizza on the Grill
A quick and easy grilled pizza featuring smoky BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro for a bright finish. Perfect for casual gatherings and weekend dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade, about 12 inches diameter)
- Cooked grilled or rotisserie chicken, shredded or chopped
- Smoky BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- Shredded cheese blend (mozzarella and cheddar, optional smoked gouda)
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Olive oil for brushing dough
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, pineapple chunks, sliced bell peppers
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 450°F (230°C). For charcoal grills, set up for direct heat with coals spread evenly.
- Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 12 inches diameter. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil.
- Place dough directly on grill grates. Grill for 2-3 minutes with lid closed until grill marks appear and underside is golden and crisp. Flip carefully using a pizza peel or spatula.
- Spread a thin, even layer of BBQ sauce over the grilled side of the dough.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly, then top with grilled chicken, red onion slices, and any optional toppings.
- Close grill lid and cook for another 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and bottom crust is crisp but not burnt.
- Remove pizza from grill and sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro on top while still hot.
- Slice with a pizza cutter or sharp knife and serve immediately.
Notes
Brush dough with olive oil to prevent sticking and encourage browning. Keep toppings light and evenly distributed to avoid soggy crust. Close grill lid to trap heat and melt cheese evenly. Move pizza to cooler part of grill if flare-ups occur. Add fresh cilantro after grilling for best flavor. For gluten-free, use almond flour dough and grill carefully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizz
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
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