BBQ Chicken Mediterranean Pizza

Ingredients:

For the pizza dough:

• 1 pound (about 450g) pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Cornmeal or flour for dusting

For the toppings:

• 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken (seasoned with salt, pepper, and a bit of BBQ sauce)
• 1/2 cup zesty barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or a blend of cheeses like provolone and mozzarella)
• Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible (around 475-500°F or 245-260°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
2. Prepare your pizza dough. Roll it out on a floured surface into a circle or rectangle, depending on your preference. If using store-bought dough, follow the instructions on the packaging.
3. Sprinkle some cornmeal or flour on a pizza peel or baking sheet to prevent the dough from sticking. Transfer the rolled-out dough onto the peel or baking sheet.
4. Spread the zesty barbecue sauce evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
5. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella (or cheese blend) over the barbecue sauce.
6. Distribute the shredded chicken, sliced black olives, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, and fresh basil evenly over the cheese.
7. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella (or cheese blend) over the toppings.
8. Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza.
9. Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven. If using a pizza stone, slide the pizza onto the hot stone. Otherwise, place the baking sheet with the pizza in the oven.
10. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Once done, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a minute or two.
12. Slice the pizza and serve hot.

This BBQ Chicken Mediterranean Pizza offers a unique fusion of flavors, combining the tangy barbecue chicken with the briny olives, savory sun-dried tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and fragrant basil. Adjust the toppings according to your preferences and enjoy this delicious pizza!