Description
This BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delicious and quick meal featuring a crispy crust topped with tangy BBQ sauce, rotisserie chicken, fresh pineapple, melted Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses, and optional toppings like bacon, jalapeños, and cilantro. Perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering, it combines savory and sweet flavors with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 1 batch pizza dough
Toppings
- 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1/4 of a small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices cooked bacon, diced (optional)
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven according to the pizza dough package instructions. Lightly grease a 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. Evenly sprinkle the cornmeal over the pan and gently tap off any excess to prevent sticking and add texture to the crust.
- Shape Dough: Spread the pizza dough onto the prepared pizza pan, shaping it into a 12-inch round, ensuring the dough is evenly distributed for uniform baking.
- Add Toppings: Evenly spread 1/3 cup BBQ sauce over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust. Scatter the shredded rotisserie chicken evenly over the sauce, then add sliced red onion, chopped pineapple, and jalapeño slices if using. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheeses over the top, and add diced cooked bacon if desired.
- Bake: Bake the pizza in the preheated oven following the pizza dough package’s specified temperature and bake time, typically around 12-15 minutes, until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the baked pizza from the oven and optionally top with fresh cilantro. Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use a combination of Monterey Jack and mozzarella cheese for optimal melting and flavor.
- Microwave-cooked bacon works well for a quick and crispy topping.
- Optional toppings like red onion, jalapeños, and cilantro add fresh and spicy contrasts to the BBQ chicken and pineapple.
- You can substitute pork for chicken if preferred.
