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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: pizza
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Dough and Sauce
  2. 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.
  3. Add the Cheese
  4. 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.
  5. Layer the Chicken
  6. 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.
  7. Add Toppings
  8. 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.
  9. Bake the Pizza
  10. 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.
  11. Rest and Serve
  12. 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.