Backyard BBQ Chicken Pizza
A delightful combination of smoky chicken, three kinds of melty cheeses, and a tangy BBQ sauce, all atop a crisp pizza crust—this Backyard BBQ Chicken Pizza is sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Its rich, flavorful profile makes it a perfect choice for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 4 balls of Neapolitan pizza dough 8 ounces each
- 1 cup Apple Jalapeño BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded smoked or rotisserie chicken
- 8 ounces shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional Toppings:
- Sliced red onions
- Quick pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough and Sauce
- Begin by stretching the pizza dough onto a lightly floured pizza peel. Using a spoon, spread the Apple Jalapeño BBQ sauce evenly, starting from the center and working outward in a circular motion to ensure a uniform coating.
- Add the Cheese
- Sprinkle both the shredded mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheeses generously across the pizza, ensuring even coverage. This will provide a delightful melt as the pizza bakes.
- Layer the Chicken
- Distribute the shredded chicken evenly over the cheese, making sure every bite will have a taste of the smoky chicken. For the best flavor, be generous with the chicken.
- Add Toppings
- If desired, enhance the pizza with sliced red onions and quick pickled jalapeños. These optional toppings add a tangy crunch and a bit of heat, perfectly complementing the BBQ flavors.
- Bake the Pizza
- Carefully slide the pizza into a preheated oven, set to 600-650°F. Bake, rotating the pizza every 1-2 minutes to ensure an even cook. The pizza should achieve a crisp crust and fully melted cheese.
- Rest and Serve
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 2-5 minutes. This allows the cheese to set slightly. Slice the pizza, sprinkle with fresh Parmesan, and enjoy.