Homemade BBQ chicken pizza topped with melted cheese, red onions, and BBQ sauce baked golden in oven

BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe (Beginner Friendly)

BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe (Beginner Friendly)

Smoky, cheesy, and full of flavor an easy homemade favorite

🧾 Ingredients (Makes 2 medium pizzas)

🔸 For the Dough:
2½ cups all-purpose flour (about 300g)
1 tsp instant dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
¾ cup warm water (180ml)
2 tbsp olive oil
¾ tsp salt

🔸 For the Sauce:
½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

🔸 For the Topping:
1 cup cooked chicken breast (shredded or cubed)
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup shredded cheddar
Optional: fresh coriander or parsley


⏱️ Instructions

1. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Leave 10 minutes until bubbly.
2. Add olive oil, then flour gradually. Add salt and knead 8–10 minutes.
3. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
4. Cook chicken in a pan with salt, pepper, and paprika until golden. Mix with 2 tbsp BBQ sauce.
5. Divide dough into 2 and roll into circles.
6. Spread BBQ sauce, add chicken, red onion, mozzarella, and cheddar.
7. Bake at 230–250°C (450°F) for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.

🍽️ Serving Tips:


Add extra BBQ sauce after baking for stronger flavor. Serve hot.

💡 Tips: 

Use smoked BBQ sauce for deeper flavor. Add jalapeños if you like it spicy.



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