Description
A delicious BBQ chicken pizza made with homemade dough and topped with cheese, chicken, and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup warm water (180 grams)
- 1 and 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (260 grams)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (13 grams)
- 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided
- 1 and 1/2 cups your favorite cheese (We love a mix of mozzarella and colby jack)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced (optional)
- cilantro, optional garnish
Instructions
- Make the Dough: Measure warm water into a medium mixing bowl. Add the yeast and sugar – stir once, gently, with a whisk and let sit for 5 minutes. It should be foamy after time is up. If it still looks like a bowl of water with granules of yeast everywhere, toss it and try again. Stir in the flour, olive oil, and salt. A shaggy dough will form. Knead it on a lightly floured counter for a few minutes, or until it smoothes out. Form into a ball, and place in a bowl sprayed with cooking spray (to prevent sticking). Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 40-45 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook the chicken while the dough rises. Toss it in about 1/3 cup of barbecue sauce (or more, to taste!) when it’s done cooking for more flavor – don’t skip this step! We like to cook our chicken breast in the oven or in a pan on the stovetop, seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. The dough should have risen to about double its original size. Gently punch down the dough on your countertop and press it out (or use a rolling pin) until it’s about 1/4″ thick. Gently transfer to the lined pan the barbecue sauce evenly on the pizza crust. Sprinkle the cheese evenly over the barbecue sauce, reserving some for the end. Evenly sprinkle the chicken breast, red onion, and green pepper over the pizza. Add a little more cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Top with fresh cilantro (optional) and enjoy immediately!
- Store: Store leftovers, tightly covered, in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This pizza is perfect for using leftover chicken.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg