Low FODMAP Barbecue Chicken Pizza
California-style pizza with tangy barbecue sauce, tender chicken, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro. Restaurant favorite made FODMAP-safe.
Instructions
- 1
Prepare pizza dough according to package or recipe directions.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 3
Brush pizza dough lightly with olive oil.
- 4
Par-bake the dough for 30 minutes.
- 5
Remove from oven.
- 6
Spread half of the barbecue sauce evenly over the crust.
- 7
Top with shredded chicken.
- 8
Drizzle remaining barbecue sauce over the chicken.
- 9
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly, then top with cheddar.
- 10
Return to oven and bake 25-35 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is golden.
- 11
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
- 12
Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
FODMAP Notes
Use gluten-free pizza dough without high-FODMAP ingredients. BBQ sauce must be FODMAP-safe - avoid brands with onion, garlic, or high-fructose corn syrup. Make your own sauce for best control. Aged cheeses are low in lactose.
Tips
- 💡 Make your own FODMAP-safe BBQ sauce
- 💡 Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
- 💡 Add red bell pepper strips for color
- 💡 Par-baking ensures a crispy crust
Recipe Notes
Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen’s famous BBQ Chicken Pizza, this version delivers all the tangy, smoky goodness without the FODMAPs.
Substitutions
- Sauce: Homemade FODMAP-safe BBQ sauce
- Cheese: All mozzarella or add smoked gouda
- Protein: Smoked turkey or pulled pork
Storage
- Refrigerator: Keeps 3 days
- Reheating: Best in oven or toaster oven
FODMAP Stacking Note
One serving (1 slice) is low FODMAP. Verify BBQ sauce and pizza dough ingredients.
Related Recipes
- Low FODMAP Gluten-Free Pizza Dough
- Low FODMAP BBQ Sauce
- Low FODMAP Pulled Pork