Description
This BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that’s perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a fun gathering with friends. The homemade dough is topped with tangy BBQ sauce, tender chicken, a blend of cheeses, and a sprinkle of pickled jalapeños for a little kick.
Ingredients
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For the Sheet Pan:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
For the Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
- 2 packets active dry yeast (1/4 ounce each)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface
Toppings:
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar jack cheese blend, divided
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 scallion, diced
Instructions
- Prep pan and dough: Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let stand until foamy. Whisk in sugar, oil, and salt. Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead and rise: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Transfer to the prepared sheet pan, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat and shape: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the lower rack. Gently press and stretch the dough to cover the pan. Let stand for 30 minutes, then stretch again if needed.
- Prepare crust: Pierce the dough all over with a fork.
- Add toppings: Brush dough with BBQ sauce, leaving the edges bare. Top with half of the cheeses, chicken, jalapeños, red onion, and scallion. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake: Bake on the hot stone for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Yeast: Make sure your yeast is fresh for the dough to rise properly.
- BBQ sauce: Use your favorite brand of BBQ sauce.
- Toppings: Feel free to add other toppings, such as corn, cilantro, or different types of peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
