Description
This Crispy Cast-Iron BBQ Chicken Pizza is inspired by CPK and packed with flavor! The crispy crust, melted cheese, smoky gouda, and tangy BBQ chicken come together to create a pizza you’ll want to make every week. Top it off with fresh scallions and cilantro for the perfect bite!
Ingredients
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For the Pizza:
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2 Tbsp DeLallo Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 DeLallo Italian Pizza Dough Kit
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce, divided
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1 chicken breast, roasted and shredded (instructions below)
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1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
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1/2 cup smoked gouda, shredded
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1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
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2 scallions, thinly sliced
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Fresh cilantro, for serving
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To Roast Chicken:
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1 Tbsp olive oil
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1/2 tsp kosher salt
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1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions
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Make the Pizza Dough:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour mix and yeast packet from the DeLallo Italian Pizza Dough Kit with 1 ¼ cups of lukewarm water. Stir with a fork until the dough begins to form. Knead by hand for 3 minutes, or until smooth. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled (can refrigerate for up to 3 days).
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Make the BBQ Chicken:
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Shred the roasted chicken and place it in a small bowl. Pour ¼ cup BBQ sauce over it and mix well. Set aside.
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Preheat the Oven and Roll Out the Dough:
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Preheat the oven to 500°F. Place a 12-inch cast iron skillet inside and heat for at least 10 minutes. Roll out the dough to your desired thickness. For this recipe, use about ¼ of the prepared dough.
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Assemble the BBQ Chicken Pizza:
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Drizzle 2 Tbsp of olive oil in the hot skillet, then carefully place the rolled dough on top. Spread the remaining ¼ cup BBQ sauce evenly over the dough. Add the shredded BBQ chicken, then top with mozzarella, smoked gouda, and thinly sliced red onion.
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Cook the Pizza:
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Carefully transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted.
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Cool Slightly and Slice:
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Remove the pizza from the skillet using a thin metal spatula. Place it on a cutting board. Garnish with sliced scallions and fresh cilantro, then slice and serve immediately!
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Notes
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To Roast Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F. Season the chicken breast with 1 Tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 20 minutes for boneless breast or 30-35 minutes for bone-in.
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To Shred Chicken Easily: After roasting, discard skin and bone. Place the chicken in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, shred at low speed, then increase to medium speed until fully shredded.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 547
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1290
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg