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BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe from scratch

BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe from Scratch

Author: Laura Bais
This BBQ Chicken Pizza is a game-changer for any pizza enthusiast looking to combine classic Italian and bold American flavors in one dish. It’s perfect for a family dinner or entertaining friends, ensuring that your homemade pizza night is a hit! Why not give this homemade BBQ chicken pizza recipe a try this weekend and enjoy a delightful culinary creation that's sure to impress?
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Dough Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 43 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 pizzas

Equipment

  • 1 pizza stone
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Pizza Cutter

Ingredients
  

Dough:

  • 14 ounces 400 g pizza flour (type 00)
  • 1/4 ounce 7 g fresh yeast or 1/10 ounce (3 g) dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 240 ml lukewarm water

Chicken:

  • 12.7 ounces 360 g chicken breast, seasoned, cooked, and diced

Sauce:

  • 7 ounces 200 g BBQ sauce
  • 5.3 ounces 150 g tomato passata
  • 3 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Toppings:

  • 21.2 ounces 600 g shredded cheese (mix of Gouda and Cheddar)
  • 8.8 ounces 250 g mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 1 purple onion thinly sliced
  • 2 pinches dried chili flakes

Instructions
 

  • Dough: Combine flour, salt, yeast, and water in a large bowl. Knead until smooth and let rise covered for 1 hour.
  • Chicken: Cook seasoned chicken in a skillet, then dice.
  • Assembly: Divide dough into three parts, shape, and let rest. Roll out, apply sauce, top with cheese, mushrooms, chicken, onions, and chili flakes.
  • Baking: Bake each pizza at 435°F (225°C) for about 13 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
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