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Pizza was one of the first things I cooked on my own. I remember learning how to make the dough – the easiest bread dough to make – and using fresh produce from the garden to create different varieties. The more I made pizza, I more comfortable I became having people over for meals. Now that I think about it, pizza really could be the dish that gave me the entertaining bug!
Pizza is just as easy to make for eight people as it is for two and that makes it a win in my book. There are only a few meals that can easily be multiplied in case a friend shows up with an extra guest… or two! But the best part of making pizza is watching others enjoy it: the smiles that arise and the conversation that happens over a shared meal is simply irreplaceable.
Pizza is also something that’s universal. Who doesn’t love pizza? Supreme, cheese, taco (the Iowa staple)… there are endless options!
This homemade barbecue chicken pizza is a Midwest classic and once you taste it, you’ll surely understand. A sweet and smoky no-cooking-involved barbecue sauce lends the perfect complement to freshly roasted chicken breasts. Finished with red onion and a mound of cheese, this is a perfect homemade pizza.
Watch how to make homemade barbecue chicken pizza
This video also includes my homemade roasted vegetable pizza recipe. Make sure to check out that recipe as well. You’ll also want to grab my homemade pizza dough recipe too!
Once you make this pizza, leave me a comment and recipe rating so I know if you liked the pizza! Also, let me know if there are other additions you add to your barbecue chicken pizza.
Homemade Barbecue Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 recipe basic pizza dough
- 1 cup chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ medium red onion sliced
- 2 oz shredded yellow cheddar cheese
- 2 oz shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Roast until the thickest part of the breast registers 165°F, 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, remove the skins and shred the chicken with two forks. Set aside until ready to use. This can be made two days ahead and kept cold in an airtight container.1 cup chicken breast, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- To make the barbecue sauce, stir together the ketchup, mustard, molasses, apple cider vinegar, paprika, cayenne, liquid smoke, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.¾ cup ketchup, 2 tsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp molasses, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp paprika, ¼ tsp cayenne, ½ tsp liquid smoke, 1 tsp kosher salt, ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- To make pizza, preheat the oven to 400°F with a pizza stone. Roll out dough into one large 18-inch circle or two smaller 12-inch circles. If you don’t have a pizza stone, roll pizza dough onto a baking pan. Once at the desired size, bake pizza crust until set and dry to the touch, 7 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly.1 recipe basic pizza dough
- Spread an even layer of barbecue sauce on top of the baked crust (½ cup on smaller crusts and ¾ cup on larger). Top with shredded chicken, red onion, and cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted and golden, 18 minutes.1 cup chicken breast, ½ medium red onion, 2 oz shredded yellow cheddar cheese, 2 oz shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- Remove from oven, cool 5 minutes, and cut into pieces.
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