Description

This Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza combines a tangy barbecue sauce base with tender chicken, smoky bacon, sweet pineapple tidbits, and melty mozzarella cheese, all atop a crispy homemade pizza crust. With a quick 29-minute preparation and baking time, this crowd-pleasing pizza serves 8 and offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and smoky flavors, finished with a fresh pop of red onion and optional cilantro for brightness.

Ingredients

Scale

Pizza Base

1 lb pizza dough
1 cup barbecue sauce (divided)

Toppings

2 small cooked chicken breasts, chopped
3 slices cooked bacon, chopped
2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup pineapple tidbits
Thinly sliced red onion
Chopped cilantro (optional)
Black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside to heat up during the preheating process for a crispier crust.
Prepare Chicken Mixture: In a bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken breasts with ¼ cup of the barbecue sauce. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Roll Out Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-14 inch diameter circle, ensuring an even thickness for perfect baking.
Assemble Pizza: Spread the remaining ¾ cup of barbecue sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce. Layer the chicken mixture, chopped bacon, pineapple tidbits, and thinly sliced red onion evenly on top. Finish by sprinkling the remaining 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese and seasoning with black pepper to taste. Add chopped cilantro if using for a fresh herbal touch.
Bake: Transfer the assembled pizza to the preheated oven (use a pizza peel to slide onto the stone or a baking sheet). Bake for 10-14 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes to set the toppings before slicing. Enjoy warm for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

Using a pizza stone helps achieve a crispier crust but is optional.
Pre-cooked chicken can be grilled, baked, or rotisserie style based on preference.
Adjust the amount of barbecue sauce according to your taste for more or less tanginess.
For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños before baking.
Leftover pizza can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best results.