This Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza is smoky, cheesy, and bursting with flavor! Easily made with juicy grilled chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, red onion, and melted cheese. Perfect for pizza night!
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I’ve always been a huge fan of pizza night at home, and once I tried making Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza, I knew my entire family would love it. There’s something so special about the smoky flavor the grill gives the pre-cooked crust. The crust has the perfect crisp on the outside yet chewy on the inside.
The first time I served this to my family, it disappeared in minutes! Homemade Pizza allows everyone to customize with different cheeses or toppings. Upgrade your classic pizza recipe and make this BBQ Chicken Pizza. You may even like to try this Grilled Flatbread Pizza.
Ingredients
- Premade Pre-Cooked Pizza Crust – Use naan or flatbread for a faster pizza night. Feel free to also make this pizza with homemade pizza dough recipe
- Shredded Cooked Chicken – Substitute with Rotisserie Chicken
- BBQ Sauce – Try making Homemade BBQ Sauce
- Shredded Cheese – We used freshly shredded mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese
- Red Onion – Dice onion into small pieces
- Fresh Parsley – Great topping. Fresh Cilantro is another great option
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How to Make Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza
Step 1 – In a small bowl, toss the chicken with the ¼ cup bbq sauce.
Step 2 – Spread the rest of the bbq sauce on the premade pizza crust.
Step 3 – Top with the chicken and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Step 4 – Sprinkle with red onions. Top with shredded cheddar cheese. Place on a grill and cover.
Step 5 – Cook over medium/low heat for 8-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and the crust is brown. Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.
Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 12 inch premade, pre-cooked pizza crust
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ Red onion diced
- Fresh parsley to garnish chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill over medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, toss the chicken with the ¼ cup bbq sauce.
- Spread the rest of the bbq sauce on the premade pizza crust.
- Top with the chicken and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle with red onions.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese
- Place on a grill and cover.
- Cook over medium/low heat for 8-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and the crust is brown.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.
Recipe Notes
Pro Tips
- Prevent Crust from Sticking – Always brush dough and grill grates with olive oil.
- Crispy Crust – Pre-grill one side of the dough before adding toppings.
- Bake – Instead of cooking on the grill, place the pizza on a pizza stone or baking sheet pan to bake in the oven.
Variations
- Buffalo-style – Swap barbecue sauce for buffalo sauce and add blue cheese crumbles for a tasty twist.
- Veggie Pizza – Add roasted peppers, mushrooms, or corn for even more flavor.
- Hawaiian Twist – Add pineapple chunks for a sweet-savory bite.
- Cheese Lovers – Mix mozzarella, gouda cheese, and cheddar for an extra gooey pizza.
Nutrition Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
In this recipe, we used store-bought pizza crust to make this recipe even easier. To preheat this pizza ahead of time, we recommend cooking and shredding the chicken breast and chopping your toppings. This will make making your pizza even easier.
Store leftover pizza sliced in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm in the oven or air fryer to crisp the crust.
Once the pizza has cooled, slice and wrap in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge when ready to reheat.
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