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    BBQ Chicken Pizza

    July 21, 2022 | Updated August 9, 2022 by Ryan 2 Comments

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    With BBQ sauce, goat cheese, chicken and gouda cheese, this BBQ chicken pizza is a unique twist on what is considered a classic pizza these days.

    BBQ chicken pizza on pizza peel

    I love pizza so much, I could have it every single day - from Chicago-style deep dish pizza to buffalo chicken pizza to homemade pepperoni pizza to brie pizza to even a smoked pizza.

    I know California Pizza Kitchen made the barbecue chicken pizza famous, but to me it doesn't hold a candles to this BBQ chicken pizza.

    What makes this pizza unique is the base sauce is made of goat and cream cheese. It adds a tangy flavor that works well with the BBQ sauce.

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Perfect crust - the homemade pizza dough leads to that perfect crust which is crispy and airy at the same time.
    • Cheesy - you actually get three cheeses in this pizza - goat cheese, cream cheese and gouda.
    • Flavorful - yes it tastes like BBQ, but you get an additional tang factor from the goat cheese and cream cheese base.
    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Ingredient Swaps
    • Step-by-Step Photos
    • FAQs
    • Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
    • Other Pizza Recipes
    • BBQ Chicken Pizza
    overhead shot of BBQ chicken pizza on metal pizza peel

    Ingredient Notes

    • Pizza dough - while I like to make my own, store-bought dough works fine.
    • Chicken - if you want an easy dinner, rotisserie chicken is the way to go.
    • Goat cheese/cream cheese - the combination adds a tangy flavor and is a creamy base for the pizza.
    • BBQ sauce - use your favorite sauce. Sweet Baby Ray's is my go-to.
    • Cheese - gouda complements the BBQ sauce perfectly.

    Ingredient Swaps

    As with any recipe, you can mix up the ingredients you use. Some variations include:

    • While I like rotisserie chicken for its ease, you can cook your own chicken and shred.
    • If you don't have red onions, white, yellow, shallots or sweet onions will work as well. They all high slightly different flavors.
    • If you aren't a fan of the tanginess from goat cheese and cream cheese, try ricotta cheese.
    • I like the traditional gouda cheese, but mozzarella, cheddar, fontina or havarti cheese all are good substitutes.

    Step-by-Step Photos

    Please note full ingredient list and instructions can be found in recipe card below.

    process shots of placing dough on parchment paper and spreading goat cheese and cream cheese on dough

    Sprinkle some cornmeal on parchment paper and place the dough on it. Evenly spread the goat cheese and cream cheese on the dough.

    process shots of adding BBQ sauce and then cheese to pizza

    Add an even layer of BBQ sauce on top before adding the cheese.

    process shots of adding chicken and onions to pizza before baking

    Add the chicken and onion before sprinkling some Emeril's Essence on top. Broil for 4-5 minutes or until cheese is bubbling.

    FAQs

    Do I Have to Make My Own Pizza Dough?

    Of course not. I just like making pizza dough, but you can buy fresh pizza dough where you roll out yourself or pre-baked crusts.

    I still suggest buying the fresh dough. Most grocery stores carry it these days, but Trader Joe’s has the best!

    Why Use a Pizza Stone?

    The stone holds heat and gives you a nice crust on the bottom which is important in a great pizza.

    How Do I Cook a Pizza without a Pizza Stone?

    I know not everyone has a pizza stone. If you don't, use a cast iron skillet. Just place some oil in the skillet before adding the dough and toppings and bake on the bottom third of the rack instead.

    How to Reheat Pizza?

    Let's be honest, there isn't anything wrong with cold pizza. But if you must reheat this BBQ chicken pizza, don't do it in the microwave or it will get soggy.

    Just place on a baking sheet in the oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes or until warmed through.

    Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

    • Take the time to make your own dough. My go-to is this no-knead pizza dough.
    • If you don't want to use a store-bought BBQ sauce, homemade works fine.
    • You can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own to save some time.
    • Use a pizza stone so you can broil the pizza and get a nice crust, but bubbly top.
    overhead shot of cut BBQ chicken pizza on pizza peel

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    If you’ve tried this BBQ chicken pizza recipe or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

    BBQ chicken pizza on pizza peel
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    5 from 4 votes

    BBQ Chicken Pizza

    With BBQ sauce, goat cheese, chicken and gouda cheese, this barbecue chicken pizza is a unique twist on what is considered a classic pizza these days.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Pizza
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 395kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    No Knead Pizza Dough

    • 250 grams all-purpose flour (2 cups)
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon dry active yeast
    • ¾ cup warm water

    Pizza

    • ½ lb chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken, shredded
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 3 oz goat cheese
    • 2 oz cream cheese
    • ¼ cup bbq sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's)
    • 8 oz gouda cheese, shredded
    • ¼ cup red onion, julienned
    • Emeril's Essence seasoning
    • sprinkle of cornmeal

    Instructions

    No Knead Pizza Dough

    • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, salt and yeast. Add the water and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands. It should be sticky, but not lumpy.
    • Cover with saran wrap and a towel in a warm place, allowing it to rise for 24 hours. Transfer to a floured surface and shape into ball. Use when ready.

    Pizza

    • Place pizza stone in oven 8" from the broiler element and preheat to 500°F. You want stone to be in oven for at least 30 minutes at 500°F.
    • If using chicken breasts, heat medium skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add salt and pepper to chicken and cook on skillet for 4 minutes on each side until completely cooked through and shred. If using rotisserie chicken, just shred and set aside.
    • Sprinkle pizza peel with cornmeal or flour. Use your hands to gently tug, pull and push the dough to the shape you want and place on pizza peel.
    • Combine goat cheese and cream cheese in heat safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Mix together. Spread evenly across the pizza dough, leaving an inch around the edges. Add a light layer of BBQ sauce and spread evenly on top of goat cheese mixture. 
    • Add the gouda cheese evenly on top of sauce. Spread the cooked chicken and julienned red onions throughout the pizza. Season the pizza with Emeril's Essence.
    • Once stone is preheated, turn broiler to high. Transfer pizza to pizza stone and bake for 4-5 minutes or until top is bubbly and bottom is golden brown.

    Notes

    • Take the time to make your own dough. My go-to is this no-knead pizza dough.
    • If you don't want to use a store-bought BBQ sauce, homemade works fine.
    • You can use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own to save some time.
    • Use a pizza stone so you can broil the pizza and get a nice crust, but bubbly top.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 769mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    1. Selena says

      February 14, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      5 stars
      It was our first time making pizza & it was delicious! We did the no knead pizza dough & used rotisserie chicken. I loved the goat cheese & barbecue flavors. My husband eats a lot, but since this is filling, he ate 4 slices, I ate 2, and we had 2 left for me to take to work. What a fun Valentine’s Day dinner! 💕

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      • Ryan says

        February 15, 2020 at 7:39 am

        Glad you enjoyed it!

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