BBQ Chicken Pizza

Contents

BBQ Chicken Pizza
Featured Comment
WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE
FUN TOPPING IDEAS
Pineapple tidbits in pineapple juice
Pickled jalapeno peppers
Crispy bacon
Smoked gouda
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS
FREEZING AND STORAGE
Storage
Reheating
Freeze before baking
MORE FAVORITED PIZZA RECIPES
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions

You can use homemade pizza dough (or store-bought) with leftover rotisserie chicken for the best (speediest) dinner ever!

Featured Comment

Quite honestly, making and serving this BBQ Chicken pizza, no one really cared who won or lost Sunday’s NFL football game. Unfortunately it was soooo damn delicious that I have been elected to make this pizza every football game til the end of the season, along with my pepperoni pizzas, my greek pizzas and my “to die for” “finger licking” bbq chicken wings. I feel like a “restauranteur” and not a person just cooking!!!! Should be flattered but just dang tired…will be making pizzas in my sleep.

Konstantina

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With football season in full throttle, we’ve been making a ton of pizzas at the DD house. And it’s been an absolute God-send to keep our freezer overstocked with this homemade pizza dough!

WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE

Crowd-pleaser. BBQ chicken pizza is an absolute crowd-pleaser for both kids and grown-ups. It’s perfect for entertaining, game day, or anytime you have friends and family coming over.
Lightening fast dinner. With some quick shortcuts like repurposing leftover rotisserie chicken and freezer pizza dough, you’ll have homemade pizza on your dinner table in less than 40 min – that’s faster than delivery and takeout!
Perfect family activity. Whipping up a homemade pizza is a great, budget-friendly activity for the entire family (especially the little toddlers) to enjoy on the weekends.
Make-ahead and freezer options. Make-ahead frozen pizzas for the win! Skip the store-bought frozen pizzas. You can fill the freezer with all the homemade frozen pizzas now, perfect for the speediest weeknight meals or lazy weekends, new parents, or kids going back to school.

FUN TOPPING IDEAS

Pineapple tidbits in pineapple juice

For a little bit of sweetness.

Pickled jalapeno peppers

For a kick of heat!

Crispy bacon

Because, why not?

Smoked gouda

Swap out the mozzarella for smoked gouda, or use a blend of both!

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS

Homemade pizza dough goes a long way. Some of the best pizzas are made with good homemade dough, yielding a chewy, flavorful crust. The best part? Homemade pizza dough can be frozen up to 2 months.
Use rotisserie chicken. To save on prep time even more, opt for rotisserie chicken or any leftover shredded chicken.
For a crispier crust, use a hot pizza stone. While a baking sheet can certainly do the trick, a pizza stone will allow for even cooking, mimicking a traditional wood-fired pizza oven and resulting in a far more superior crust due to its high heat retention.
Freeze before baking. This will preserve the texture of the pizza and prevent sogginess.

FREEZING AND STORAGE

Storage

Leftover pizza can be cut into slices, wrapped tightly (to prevent drying out) in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Reheating

Reheat in the oven at 375°F, covered in aluminum foil until warmed through, about 7-12 minutes, baking longer for a crispier crust.

Freeze before baking

Par-bake the crust at 450°F for 3-5 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack; add toppings. Place pizza on a baking sheet lined with wax paper or parchment paper, uncovered, freezing for 1-2 hours until solid. Double wrap in plastic wrap and aluminum foil to prevent from drying out. Label, date and freeze up to 3 months.

Bake from frozen as directed, adding a few more minutes of cook time as needed.

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Homemade Pizza Dough
White Mushroom Pizza
Deep Dish Chicago Pizza
White Pizza
Sheet Pan Pizza

TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE

Pizza stone or baking sheet

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What can I use in place of a pizza stone?

While a pizza stone is ideal for a crispier crust, a baking sheet can also be used.

Do you have a homemade pizza dough recipe?

Yes, we have a recipe for that here.

What kind of BBQ sauce would you recommend?

We love Stubb’s Original BBQ Sauce but feel free to use your favorite variety and brand.

How can I store leftovers?

Leftover pizza slices can be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Recipe

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup yellow cornmeal

1 pound pizza dough, homemade or store-bought

10 tablespoons BBQ sauce, such as Stubb’s Original BBQ Sauce

2 cups leftover shredded rotisserie chicken

1 cup shredded smoked cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese

½ cup diced red onion

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly coat a pizza stone with olive oil.
2. Working on a surface that has been sprinkled with cornmeal, roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round. Transfer to prepared pizza stone.
3. Using a small ladle, spread bbq sauce over the surface of the dough in an even layer, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
4. Top with chicken, cheeses and onion; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Place into oven and bake for 20-24 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.