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BBQ Chicken Pizza | Homemade Night

BBQ Chicken Pizza

A delicious homemade pizza featuring tender chicken, a smoky BBQ sauce base, sweet red onions, and a gooey blend of mozzarella and Red Leicester cheeses.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 640

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large pre-made pizza dough ball approx. 400g, or one large pre-baked base
  • 200 g skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 2cm cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 150 ml your favourite BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 75 g tinned sweetcorn drained
  • 150 g mozzarella cheese grated
  • 50 g Red Leicester cheese grated
  • A small handful of fresh coriander roughly chopped
  • A little flour or polenta for dusting

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Place a pizza stone or a large, heavy baking tray on the middle rack of your oven and preheat it to 220°C (200°C fan). A hot surface is crucial for a crispy base.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce with the smoked paprika and garlic powder. This is a little step I never skip; it adds a lovely layer of smoky depth to the pizza’s base flavour.
  4. Shape the Dough: Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour or polenta. Stretch or roll out your pizza dough into a circle approximately 30cm (12 inches) in diameter. Carefully transfer the dough to a piece of baking parchment.
  5. Assemble the Pizza: Spread the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the pizza base, leaving a 1-2cm border around the edge. Scatter the cooked chicken pieces, sliced red onion, and sweetcorn over the sauce.
  6. Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Red Leicester and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the toppings, making sure to go right to the edges.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Carefully slide the pizza (still on its baking parchment) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking tray in the oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbling, and just starting to brown in spots.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven. Let it rest for a minute before scattering over the fresh coriander. Slice and serve immediately while it's hot and the cheese is wonderfully stretchy.

Notes

Store any leftover pizza in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or an air fryer for the best texture.