Homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza (Print-Friendly Version)

Chicken, BBQ sauce, ranch, red onions, and two cheeses create a flavorful favorite—perfect for family pizza nights.

# Ingredients:

→ Homemade Pizza Dough

01 - 270 ml warm water (approximately 43°C)
02 - 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 320-375 grams bread flour or all-purpose flour
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
06 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

→ BBQ Chicken Pizza

07 - 450 grams chicken breast, cut into small pieces
08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
11 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 240 ml spicy barbecue sauce
13 - 60 ml ranch dressing
14 - 200 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
15 - 100 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
16 - 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
17 - 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
18 - 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water at 43°C. Add sugar and stir. Allow to proof for 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - In a separate mixing bowl, combine 320 grams flour, salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and the yeast mixture. Mix until the dough starts to pull away from the sides. If needed, add more flour, one tablespoon at a time, until a firm dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Grease a large bowl with remaining olive oil, add the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
04 - Turn the risen dough onto a floured surface. Roll out into a circle and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
05 - While the dough rests, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 7–9 minutes until fully cooked. Remove from heat and toss with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
06 - Preheat the oven to 230°C.
07 - In a small bowl, combine the spicy barbecue sauce and ranch dressing until smooth.
08 - Place the rolled dough onto a pizza stone or pan. Evenly spread the BBQ-ranch sauce over the crust. Top with cooked chicken, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, red onion, and jalapeño if using.
09 - Bake for 14–19 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
10 - Remove from the oven and finish with freshly torn cilantro. Slice and serve immediately.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - For best results, allow dough to rise in a consistently warm environment, and use freshly grated cheese for superior melt and flavor.

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