BBQ Chicken Pizza

Health score
29%
BBQ Chicken Pizza
135 min.
6
704kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pizza night with a mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Pizza that’s sure to impress your family and friends? This delightful dish combines the smoky flavors of Gouda and mozzarella cheese with tender, shredded chicken, all smothered in a rich homemade barbecue sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this pizza is not just a meal; it’s an experience!

Imagine biting into a perfectly baked crust, golden brown and crispy on the outside, yet soft and chewy on the inside. The aroma of spices wafts through the air as you prepare the dough, and the anticipation builds as you layer on the savory toppings. With a blend of chili powder, paprika, and a hint of cider vinegar, the barbecue sauce adds a tangy sweetness that complements the smoky cheese and succulent chicken beautifully.

This BBQ Chicken Pizza is not only delicious but also a fun project to tackle in the kitchen. With a total preparation and cooking time of just over two hours, you’ll find that the effort is well worth it when you see the smiles on your loved ones’ faces. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or simply treating yourself to a homemade feast, this pizza is bound to become a favorite in your household. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 ounce yeast dry ()
  • teaspoons chili powder 
  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup t brown sugar dark packed
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • medium garlic clove finely chopped
  • cups gouda cheese smoked shredded
  • teaspoon granulated sugar 
  • 0.8 cup catsup 
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses dark light (not blackstrap)
  • tablespoon olive oil plus more for coating the bowl
  • teaspoon paprika 
  • 0.5 medium onion red thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt fine
  • cups chicken shredded cooked
  • cups whole-milk mozzarella shredded
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • stand mixer
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Whisk the water and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, then sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside until the mixture bubbles, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add the flour, measured oil, and salt and mix on low speed until the dough just starts to come together and looks shaggy, about 2 minutes.Increase the speed to medium and continue to mix until the dough is elastic and smooth, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, coat a large bowl with a thin layer of oil and set it aside.When the dough is ready, form it into a ball, place it in the oiled bowl, and turn to coat it with the oil. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
  3. Place all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer, whisking occasionally, until the flavors have mingled and the sauce has reduced to about 1 cup, about 30 minutes.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.For the pizza:Once the dough has risen, punch it down, turn it out onto a work surface, and form it into a ball. Return the dough to the bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 525°F and arrange a rack on the bottom.
  5. Transfer the dough to a baking sheet. Using your hands, stretch and shape it into a rough 16-by-12-inch rectangle. Using a fork, prick the dough all over, being careful not to poke all the way through.Evenly spread all of the cooled barbecue sauce over the dough, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Evenly scatter the chicken over the sauce, sprinkle both cheeses over the chicken, and scatter the onion over the cheese.
  6. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a cutting board, cut into slices, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories704kcal
Protein27.94%
Fat35.52%
Carbs36.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
54.68
Glycemic Load
29.26
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.682608521503%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
2.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:703.86kcal
35.19%
Fat:27.77g
42.73%
Saturated Fat:15.16g
94.78%
Carbohydrates:64.28g
21.43%
Net Carbohydrates:61.42g
22.33%
Sugar:24.13g
26.81%
Cholesterol:131.68mg
43.89%
Sodium:1482.33mg
64.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:49.16g
98.32%
Calcium:962.41mg
96.24%
Phosphorus:844.04mg
84.4%
Selenium:47.82µg
68.31%
Vitamin B2:0.79mg
46.53%
Zinc:5.83mg
38.86%
Vitamin B3:7.66mg
38.3%
Vitamin B1:0.57mg
38.27%
Folate:141.21µg
35.3%
Vitamin B12:1.7µg
28.29%
Manganese:0.52mg
26.06%
Vitamin A:1162.52IU
23.25%
Vitamin B6:0.46mg
22.85%
Iron:3.94mg
21.89%
Magnesium:80.13mg
20.03%
Potassium:558.04mg
15.94%
Vitamin B5:1.19mg
11.95%
Fiber:2.87g
11.46%
Copper:0.22mg
11.22%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.33%
Vitamin K:5.91µg
5.63%
Vitamin C:2.44mg
2.96%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.63%
Source:Chow