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BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe Homemade Easy

BBQ Chicken Pizza

A delicious homemade pizza featuring tender chicken, smoky BBQ sauce, red onions, and melted mozzarella on a perfectly crispy crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 665

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza
  • 500 g pizza dough store-bought or homemade, at room temperature
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 300g), cut into 2cm cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 150 ml smoky BBQ sauce plus extra for drizzling
  • 200 g mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 small red onion very thinly sliced
  • A small handful of fresh coriander chopped (optional)
  • A little plain flour or cornmeal for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Place a pizza stone or a heavy, inverted baking tray on the middle rack of your oven. Preheat the oven to its highest setting, usually around 240°C (220°C fan). A scorching hot surface is key for a crispy base.
  2. Cook the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the cubed chicken with the olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and a good grind of black pepper. Heat a frying pan over a medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, until it's cooked through and slightly golden. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Dough: Lightly flour your work surface. Divide the pizza dough into two equal portions. Gently stretch or roll one portion into a round, approximately 12 inches (30cm) in diameter. I find that using my knuckles to stretch the dough is gentler than a rolling pin and helps create a lovely, airy crust.
  4. Assemble the Pizza: Carefully remove the hot pizza stone or tray from the oven. Lightly dust it with flour or cornmeal to prevent sticking. Place your stretched dough onto the hot surface.
  5. Add the Sauce and Toppings: Working quickly, spread half of the BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small 1cm border around the edge. Scatter half of the grated mozzarella over the sauce, followed by half of the cooked chicken and half of the sliced red onion.
  6. Bake to Perfection: Place the pizza back in the hot oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbling. The exact time will depend on your oven's ferocity.
  7. Finish and Serve: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven. Let it rest for a minute before drizzling with a little extra BBQ sauce and scattering over the fresh coriander, if using. Slice and serve immediately while it’s hot. Repeat the process for the second pizza.

Notes

For extra flavor, serve with a side of ranch dressing for dipping the crust. The total cook time accounts for cooking the chicken and baking two pizzas sequentially.