The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza
Let me tell you something about BBQ Chicken Pizza…
It’s not just pizza.
It’s a movement.
A bold, saucy, slightly smoky rebellion against the red-sauce tyranny of traditional pies.
And when it’s done right — with melty cheese, tender chicken, caramelized onions, and a crust that’s both chewy and crisp — it doesn’t just taste good.
It feels like a backyard party in your mouth.
This isn’t your average weeknight frozen pie. This is homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza done RIGHT, and once you try this version?
Domino’s will start texting you for tips.
🔥🔥🔥
How This Pizza Changed My Life
Okay, not literally, but close.
One summer night, I threw a bunch of leftovers together: shredded rotisserie chicken, half a red onion, some forgotten mozzarella, and an unopened bottle of smoky BBQ sauce from a gift basket.
Slapped it on dough.
Tossed it in a ripping-hot oven.
20 minutes later: BOOM.
People were standing in my kitchen clapping.
Since then, I’ve perfected it. And I’m sharing it with you — the official recipe that’s turned BBQ Chicken Pizza into the star of every game night, date night, and “I just want to eat something ridiculous” night.
The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings30
minutes20
minutes450
kcalThis has become a Friday night tradition in our home! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Ingredients
1 pizza dough (not frozen)
1/3 cup BBQ sauce, more if needed
1-2 cups shredded chicken
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup red onion slices
Roasted red tomatoes
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roll out the pizza dough if needed. Lightly brush oil on a pizza stone or large baking sheet, then place dough onto stone or pan.
- Place 1/4 cup BBQ sauce on the pizza dough with a spoon. Mix the remaining BBQ sauce together with the chicken.
- Sprinkle cheese over the dough and then add the chicken, onions and roasted red tomatoes.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro.
