There's just something about homemade pizza night that feels extra special, especially when it's made using a pizza stone! This BBQ Chicken Pizza is a favorite in my house. It's smoky, slightly sweet, packed with protein, and has that perfectly crispy crust that only a pizza stone can deliver.
My family loves to have Friday night as pizza night! This is a fun way to change up traditional pizza night while still keeping things wholesome and satisfying. Whether you're cooking for family, friends, or just yourself, this BBQ Chicken pizza is guaranteed to be a hit!
Looking for more delicious pizza recipes, you MUST try my Naan Football Pizza and my Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust!
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Ingredients for BBQ Chicken Pizza
This is all the ingredients needed to make homemade BBQ chicken pizza.
- pizza dough - store-bought or homemade, room temperature
- BBQ sauce - store-bought or homemade. I have an awesome Easy Homemade BBQ Recipe, or my favorite to buy is Tessemae's organic BBQ sauce.
- chicken - cooked and shredded or diced.
- mozzarella cheese - shredded or use fresh mozzarella cheese and slice it.
- garlic powder - brings a slightly sweet flavor.
- basil - brings a fresh, sweet, and slightly peppery flavor.
- oregano - adds a bold, pungent, and earthy flavor.
- red onion - diced, provides a sharp, pungent, and slightly sweet contrast.
- green onion - diced - (optional topping)
How to make pizza using a pizza stone
Step 1 - Put the pizza stone in a cold oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the pizza stone heat for at least 30 minutes once the oven reaches the desired temperature. Place your chicken in a large saucepan, season with your favorite spices, and cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover with a lid, and let simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
Step 2 - Remove from the stove and let it rest for 5 minutes, then shred using 2 forks. Once the chicken is shredded, toss it with the BBQ sauce. Set aside.
Step 3 - On a lightly floured surface, place your pizza dough down and roll it out using a roller until it forms about a 12 - 14-inch circle. Place the dough onto a baking sheet or cutting board dusted with flour and lightly brush the outer crust with the olive oil.
Step 4 - Assemble the pizza, add a layer of BBQ sauce, then the seasonings, then the cheese, top with BBQ chicken, and lastly sprinkle with diced red onion.
Step 5 - Carefully slide the pizza onto the pizza stone. Bake 8 - 12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
Step 6 - Remove from the oven and let sit 2 - 3 minutes. Slice and Enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
Mozzarella Cheese - swap out mozzarella for part-skim mozzarella or gouda, which would be delicious!
Chicken - if you want to try a different protein option, then swap out the chicken for shredded turkey or some chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
Tips and FAQ's
Don't over-sauce the pizza! BBQ sauce burns easily.
This is non-negotiable for the added crispiness.
Yes! Cold dough is harder to stretch and more likely to tear. Let your dough sit out 30 to 60 minutes before shaping.
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Crispy BBQ Chicken Pizza (using a pizza stone)
Equipment
- pizza stone
Ingredients
- pizza dough homemade or store-bought
- ½ to ¾ cup BBQ sauce homemade or store-bought
- 1½ to 2 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 1½ to 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded or freshly sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup green onion diced (optional)
- flour used to help the dough not stick while kneading
- olive oil for brushing the outside of the dough to help the crust crisp up.
Instructions
- Step 1 - Put the pizza stone in a cold oven. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Let the pizza stone heat for at least 30 minutes once the oven reaches the desired temperature. Place your chicken in a large saucepan, season with your favorite spices, and cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover with a lid, and let simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Step 2 - Remove from the stove and let it rest for 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the water and shred using 2 forks. Once the chicken is shredded, toss it with the BBQ sauce. Set aside.
- Step 3 - On a lightly floured surface, place your pizza dough down and roll it out using a roller until it forms about a 12 - 14-inch circle. Place the dough onto a baking sheet or cutting board dusted with flour and lightly brush the outer crust with the olive oil.
- Step 4 - Assemble the pizza, add a layer of BBQ sauce, then the seasonings, then the cheese, top with BBQ chicken, and lastly sprinkle with diced red onion.
Notes
- Roll out the dough using the roller.
- They can smear the BBQ sauce all over the pizza dough.
- Have them assemble the pizza before it goes in the oven!
Nutrition
Jillian is the creator of Jillian's Healthful Eats. She is the one who cooks all the meals, develops all the recipes, takes all the photographs, and washes all the dishes! She is a very busy wife and mother of 4 who enjoys cooking with her children and instilling in them her love for health and nutrition!
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