Sweet and Smoky BBQ Chicken Pizza
This homemade BBQ chicken pizza is a crowd pleasing dinner that tastes better than anything you can order for delivery.
recipesbynani.comThere is something so satisfying about the combination of tangy barbecue sauce and juicy chicken on a crispy pizza crust. My family asks for this one every single weekend because it hits that perfect balance of sweet, salty, and cheesy goodness.
For the best results, try to use a pizza stone if you have one. It makes the crust nice and crispy on the bottom while keeping the inside perfectly chewy.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 ball of pizza dough, store bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 4 strips of cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it warms up.
- 2
Roll out your pizza dough on a piece of parchment paper or a floured surface until it reaches your desired thickness.
- 3
Spread the BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
- 4
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then top with the cooked chicken, pineapple, bacon, and red onion.
- 5
Add the remaining cheese on top so that everything gets nice and bubbly.
- 6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- 7
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and let it sit for a few minutes before slicing.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can reheat slices in a hot skillet or oven to keep the crust crispy instead of using the microwave.
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