The combination of grilled chicken and BBQ sauce is one that will never go out of style. Putting them both on a pizza and topping them with melty cheese and thinly sliced onion is a simple way to make BBQ chicken a special event. Want to make more gourmet pizzas? Try my recipes for Chicken Alfredo Pizza, Thai Chicken Pizza, and Buffalo Chicken Pizza next.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Pizza Dough: You have options here. You can use 1 10-12-inch pre-made pizza base or you can make your own homemade pizza dough. You’ll need a half portion of this recipe or the full recipe of this bread machine pizza dough recipe. Spicy BBQ Sauce: I like to use a spicy barbecue sauce, like Stubb’s Spicy Bar-B-Q or Sweet Baby Ray’s Sweet and Spicy sauce. I think that the spiciness holds up really well with the dough and the cheese. If you prefer less spice, use a traditional or sweet style BBQ sauce. Chicken: You need about 1 cup of cooked chicken to top this BBQ Pizza. I used chicken cutlets that I grilled ahead of time. You can use leftover chicken, boiled and shredded chicken, or a rotisserie chicken as well. Cheese: I have skipped the mozzarella cheese here and went for a Colby jack cheese blend instead. Buy this blend pre-shredded to save time. Onion: Thinly sliced onion gives lots of flavor to this pizza. Red onion looks really beautiful, but a white or yellow onion will have the same flavor effect. Cilantro: Fresh cilantro leaves are the perfect garnish for our pizza. They add a bit of freshness to the flavor and the color is perfect.
How to Make BBQ Chicken Pizza
BBQ Chicken Pizza Tips
Shape the Dough by Hand: Avoid using a rolling pin to make your pizza. The pressure from the pin will deflate the dough and you won’t get the bubbles and pockets of air that you want. Be sure to leave the dough thicker on the edges to create a nice pizza crust. Don’t Like Cilantro? Use fresh parsley instead! Something green on top of this pizza is optional but makes a big difference in the presentation. Add more Toppings: Cooked bacon, thinly sliced bell peppers, or diced tomatoes would be delicious additions to BBQ Chicken Pizza. Add your favorite things to make this pizza your own. Try it with Dipping Sauces: Additional BBQ Sauce, Homemade Ranch Dressing, or this French Fry sauce that is amazing on everything are great dipping options for BBQ pizza. The chicken goes under the cheese. It might seem backward to put the chicken under the Colby Jack cheese rather than on top of it, but it is done this way on purpose. If you don’t protect the cooked chicken this way it can dry out or burn.
What to Serve With BBQ Chicken Pizza
Make this Pizza a Meal by serving it with simple side dishes, like Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad or Carrot Raisin Salad. BBQ Side Dishes such as Macaroni and Cheese, Red Potato Salad, or Grilled Veggie Kabobs are excellent options as well. Make a Snacky Feast for game day or a casual party by serving homemade Pizzas and finger foods. Crockpot Little Smokies, Air Fryer Chicken Wings, and Cream Cheese Rangoons are always delicious. Enjoy your delicious BBQ Chicken Pizza with your family or friends! Make sure to save this recipe so you can make it again. © Little Sunny Kitchen
