Cut the pizza dough tubes in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces, and roll into balls.
2. Step
Place the pizza dough balls in a large bowl, then add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss gently with your hands to coat.
3. Step
Add the mozzarella and onion and toss gently with your hands until evenly distributed.
4. Step
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. Step
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken and ¼ cup (65 g) of barbecue sauce. Add to the bowl with the dough balls and toss gently with your hands to incorporate.
6. Step
Fill the bottom of a 9-inch (22 cm) cake pan with dough balls, make sure not to pack them too tightly. Spray the outside of a small oven-safe bowl with nonstick spray and place on top of the dough balls in the middle of the pan. Fill the area around the bowl with the remaining dough balls.
7. Step
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops of the dough balls begin to turn light brown.
8. Step
Remove from the oven. Use tongs to remove the small bowl and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the tops of the dough balls are golden brown and bubbling.
9. Step
Fill the bowl indent with the remaining cup of barbecue sauce and sprinkle with cilantro.