BBQ Chicken and Bacon Pizza Recipe
An easy, savory, irresistible blend of smoky tangy BBQ sauce, crispy applewood bacon, tender grilled chicken, red onions and melted cheese on a perfectly baked pizza that’s bursting with bold, mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Pizza Dough Homemade or store bought
- 1 Tbsp olive oil optional, used for baking on a baking sheet
- 1 Tbsp cornmeal optional, used for baking on a baking sheet
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
- 1 cup grilled chicken chopped, or shredded
- 4 slices thick applewood bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced, or chopped
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro for topping, opitional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (246°C). Allow the oven to heat for at least 15–20 minutes as you roll out the pizza dough. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well. If using a pizza oven, preheat to manufacturer's instructions.
- Whether using homemade or store-bought pizza dough, shape the dough on a lightly floured work surface using a rolling pin or lightly floured hands, gently flatten the dough into a 12-inch disc. If the dough keeps shrinking back as you try to stretch it, cover it lightly to let it rest for 5–10 minutes, then try again. If using a pizza oven or pizza stone, place the dough directly on the baker's peel dusted with cornmeal or flour. Allow the dough to rest for a few minutes while you gather the ingredients.
- Using a pastry brush, spread the ⅓ cup BBQ sauce evenly on top of the dough.
- Sprinkle one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the BBQ sauce.
- Spread the chopped grilled chicken and crumbled bacon over the top of the cheese. Sprinkle red onions over the entire pizza. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 14–15 minutes in a conventional oven, or 3 minutes in a pizza oven at 700°F, or per the manufacturer's instructions, or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Slice hot pizza and serve immediately. Cover leftover pizza tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezing and reheating instructions below.
Notes
Freezing Instructions: See pizza dough recipe for how to freeze the pizza dough. You can freeze the baked and cooled pizza or pizza slices. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and place the wrapped slices in a freezer container or bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Reheating Instructions: Reheat leftover cold pizza in the microwave or cover with aluminum foil and bake on a lined baking sheet /pizza pan in a 350°F oven until warmed. (About 10 minutes for slices, 15-20 minutes for whole pizza) You can also reheat in the Air Fryer on 350° for 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 15gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 769mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 211IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg
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