BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe (California Pizza Kitchen Copycat)
I’m sharing my BBQ chicken pizza recipe California Pizza Kitchen style! This copycat recipe has the perfect smoky BBQ sauce, tender chicken, and melted cheese on a crispy crust, just like the CPK classic. Perfect for homemade pizza nights, it’s a delicious way to recreate the restaurant favorite right at home!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 pizza crusts with cornmeal for handling dough
- 1/2 cup sweet & tangy barbecue sauce
- 3 tbsp smoked gouda cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro
- parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half length wise, so you have four thin pieces. heat a skillet with olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for 6 minutes per side on medium high heat. Let it rest, then slice into bite-sized cubes.
- Spread BBQ sauce over each pizza crust, then add mozzarella and gouda. Top with chicken, red onion slices, and a sprinkle of parmesan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling. Top with fresh cilantro right before serving.