Description
Grilled Summer BBQ Chicken Pizza is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any summer gathering. With smoky barbecue chicken, gooey mozzarella, and fresh toppings on a perfectly charred crust, this pizza promises to impress your friends and family. Quick to prepare and customizable, it transforms any meal into a festive occasion—ideal for backyard barbecues or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-8 minutes per side until reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from grill, shred, and mix with barbecue sauce.
- Roll out pizza dough to about ½ inch thick on a floured surface.
- Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over the dough. Top with shredded mozzarella and the shredded chicken mixture, followed by sliced red onions.
- Place the assembled pizza on the grill over indirect heat. Close the lid and cook for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg