Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, ½ cup of the shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Spray the parchment paper and your hands with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Divide the chicken mixture into four equal portions. Form each portion into a round pizza shape directly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the chicken crusts for about 20 minutes. Halfway through cooking, carefully pour off any excess liquid that accumulates.
- While the crusts are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sweet onion and sauté until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Once the crusts are cooked through, remove from the oven and switch the oven setting to broil.
- Spread about 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce over each chicken crust in a thin layer.
- Distribute the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and all of the gouda cheese evenly over the pizzas, then top with the sautéed onions.
- Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce (about ½ tablespoon per pizza) over the toppings.
- Return the pizzas to the oven under the broiler just until the cheese melts and begins to bubble and brown, about 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
For the best results, use ground chicken that isn't too lean - a bit of fat helps create a more cohesive crust. If the chicken mixture is too sticky to work with, refrigerate it for 15 minutes before forming the crusts.
Feel free to customize your toppings - try adding diced jalapeños for heat, pineapple for sweetness, or swap the BBQ sauce for pesto for a Mediterranean twist.
These pizzas are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.
