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bbq chicken pizza recipe

BBQ Chicken Pizza

The Crispy Chef
This BBQ Chicken Pizza recipe delivers the perfect balance of crispy crust, juicy chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and melty cheese. With easy homemade dough and simple toppings, it's a game-changer for pizza night.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza Cutter

Ingredients
  

For the Crust:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for coating

For the Toppings:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie chicken recommended)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce divided
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  • Add warm water and olive oil, stirring until a rough dough forms.
  • Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Prep Toppings:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).
  • Toss shredded chicken with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce.
  • Slice onions and cook bacon if using.

Assemble the Pizza:

  • Roll dough out to a 14-inch round.
  • Transfer to a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Spread remaining BBQ sauce over the dough.
  • Sprinkle half the cheese over the sauce.
  • Add BBQ chicken, red onion, and bacon.
  • Top with the remaining cheese.

Bake:

  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro and green onions.

Notes

Use bread flour for a chewier crust.
Store-bought dough works if you're short on time.
Vegetarian option: skip chicken and bacon, add roasted chickpeas.
For gluten-free, use GF pizza dough.
Optional cheese blend: mozzarella + smoked gouda.
Can be grilled for extra smoky flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 10gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword BBQ Chicken Pizza, Chicken Pizza, homemade pizza, Pizza Night
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