Sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, tender chicken, zesty red onion, fresh cilantro and precious smoky Gouda cheese elevate this homemade pizza to restaurant deliciousness.

It’s a quick and easy meal that you can make at home for your family anytime! The dough is ready to roll, the sauce is made ahead and the toppings can be thrown together in minutes.

Dough

If you love smoked meat, then you’re going to want to make this wood fired bbq chicken pizza. It’s the perfect way to repurpose your leftover grilled meat, and it makes a great dinner!

This BBQ chicken pizza has tangy sauce, tender roasted chicken, gooey cheese and caramelized onions on top of a NY-style crust. It’s so much better than any frozen pizza, and it’s easy to make!

Start by making the dough. Mix together the yeast with water, then add the remaining ingredients and knead until a smooth, elastic dough is formed. If the dough seems a little sticky, add more flour.

Once the dough is ready, shape it into a 12-inch circle and let it rest. You can also use a rolling pin to stretch it into a thin crust.

Once the dough is done, grill it on the grate of your grill over direct heat until the bottom is browned and bubbles are rising. Rotate the crust every 20 seconds to ensure even baking.

Sauce

Sweet, tangy, and smoky BBQ sauce is the perfect base for juicy chicken, zesty red onions, buttery mozzarella and a hint of Gouda cheese. It’s a classic combination that is a must have on any restaurant menu.

Homemade dough makes this pizza super easy and quick — it’s even easier to make than a frozen pizza! You can even use leftover shredded chicken to make this recipe!

This pizza is also great to make ahead and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook it up. It’s so easy and delicious — it’ll quickly become your new favorite dinner!

For added flavor, I always recommend using FRESHLY GRATED cheese on my pizzas (NOT pre-shredded). This saves money and is MUCH better than bagged shredded cheese as it melts beautifully and stays fresh longer.

Toppings

Tangy barbecue sauce, shredded chicken, and plenty of cheese melted atop a perfectly chewy pizza crust.

To make this grilled chicken and cheese masterpiece, start by seasoning one chicken breast with a good ol’ sprinkle of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Grill it over direct heat until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Finish the job with a smattering of red pesto, fresh mozarella, and sliced cherry tomatoes, topped with a healthy dose of fresh basil leaves.

Topping a pizza on the grill is not just a cinch, but it also proves that you can make a quality pizza in a fraction of the time it would take to order out. If you’re looking for a new way to impress your guests or simply want to add a bit of a gourmet twist to your backyard cookout, we recommend checking out our wood fired pizza oven giveaway! You can enter to win it by texting DaVinci to 73876.

Cooking

The cooking process of this pizza is similar to that of most barbecue pizzas — except with the added bonus of a smoky, tender crust and gooey, ultra cheesy mozzarella! It’s a delicious treat for your family that they will love.

You can make this pizza on a wood fired BBQ or an oven. If you want to cook it on a grill, preheat the barbecue to 550 to 600 degF (288 to 316 degC).

For an even heat, use bricks around your barbecue before preheating it. This will give you a more even temperature that will cook the pizza evenly.

When preparing your dough, use wholemeal flours or fine cornmeal. These will add a more protein-rich texture and also help the dough cook through more quickly.