Description
Sizzling Crispy Cast-Iron BBQ Chicken Pizza delivers a flavor-packed culinary adventure straight from your kitchen. Melted cheese, tangy barbecue sauce, and golden-brown crust combine for an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast, roasted and shredded
- 1 DeLallo Italian Pizza Dough Kit
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup smoked gouda, shredded
Sauce and Oil:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons (29 ml) DeLallo Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Seasonings and Toppings:
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza dough by mixing flour and yeast with lukewarm water in a large mixing bowl. Knead the mixture thoroughly until a smooth, elastic texture develops. Allow the dough to rest and rise in a lightly oiled bowl, covered, for approximately 45 minutes in a warm environment.
- Shred the roasted chicken and coat it generously with barbecue sauce, ensuring each piece is well-covered. Set the seasoned chicken mixture aside for later use.
- Heat the oven to an intense 500°F. Position a 12-inch cast iron skillet inside the oven to create an extremely hot cooking surface. While the skillet preheats, carefully roll out a portion of the prepared dough to achieve the desired thickness.
- Remove the scorching hot skillet and quickly drizzle olive oil across its surface. Gently transfer the rolled dough into the skillet, creating an immediate sizzling effect. Spread additional barbecue sauce evenly across the dough’s surface.
- Distribute the sauce-coated chicken pieces strategically across the pizza base. Sprinkle mozzarella and smoked gouda cheeses generously, creating a rich and melty topping. Scatter thinly sliced red onions for added flavor complexity.
- Transfer the skillet back into the heated oven, allowing the pizza to cook for 10-12 minutes. Monitor the crust’s transformation into a crispy golden texture and ensure the cheese melts completely.
- Carefully extract the skillet from the oven using protective mitts. Slide the pizza onto a cutting board using a thin metal spatula. Garnish with freshly chopped scallions and cilantro for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Slice the pizza immediately and serve while piping hot, enjoying the perfect blend of crispy crust, melted cheese, and savory barbecue chicken.
Notes
- Prep ahead by making pizza dough in advance and storing in refrigerator for up to 3 days, saving precious cooking time.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker BBQ chicken preparation, perfect for busy weeknight meals.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding sharp cheddar or pepper jack for extra flavor complexity.
- Cast-iron skillet technique ensures an incredibly crispy, restaurant-style pizza crust with beautiful golden-brown edges
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg