Description
This Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza features a perfect blend of smoky barbecue sauce, tender shredded chicken, sweet pineapple chunks, and melted cheeses on a crispy homemade pizza crust. It’s a delicious twist on the classic Hawaiian pizza with a savory BBQ flair, ideal for a flavorful and satisfying main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough
Sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Toppings
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Cheeses
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and lightly grease a pizza stone or baking sheet to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to your desired thickness and transfer it onto the prepared pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Apply Sauce: Spread the barbecue sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to allow the crust to crisp up.
- Add Cheese Base: Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the barbecue sauce to build a flavorful base layer.
- Top the Pizza: Evenly distribute the shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, and thinly sliced red onions over the cheese layer for a balanced combination of savory and sweet.
- Finish with Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses over the toppings to ensure a deliciously cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, slice, and serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss the cooked chicken in a bit of barbecue sauce before adding it to the pizza.
- You can substitute cooked ham or bacon for the chicken to create a classic Hawaiian pizza variation.
- Adjust the amount of pineapple to suit your taste preference, more for extra sweetness or less for a milder flavor.
