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Ingredients
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Dough & base
BBQ chicken sauce & chicken
Toppings
Finishing & seasoning
Method
Dough & base
- 1
Preheat and prepare
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). If using a pizza stone place it in the oven while preheating. Lightly dust a pizza peel or baking sheet with cornmeal or flour to prevent sticking.
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round (or your preferred size). Transfer the stretched dough to the prepared peel or baking sheet. Brush the outer 1/2-inch of the dough lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil to help the crust brown.
BBQ chicken sauce & chicken
- 3
Make the BBQ chicken mixture
In a medium bowl combine the shredded cooked chicken, 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly so the chicken is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning or barbecue sauce to your preference.
- 4
Reserve about 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce mixture to dollop on top after baking (optional).
Toppings
- 5
Assemble the pizza
Spread a thin, even layer (about 3 tablespoons) of additional barbecue sauce directly onto the stretched dough, leaving the oiled crust exposed. If you prefer less sauce, use 2 tablespoons. This replaces traditional tomato sauce and provides the BBQ base.
- 6
Scatter about 1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella evenly over the sauced dough, reserving a small handful for finishing if desired. Next, distribute the BBQ-coated chicken evenly across the cheese layer.
- 7
Top the pizza with pineapple chunks (about 1 cup), chopped crisp bacon (6 slices worth), the remaining mozzarella and the 1/2 cup shredded cheddar (if using) in an even layer. Add thin slices of red onion if you like a bit of bite. Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes evenly for a touch of heat.
Baking & finishing
- 8
Bake
Slide the assembled pizza onto the preheated stone or place the baking sheet in the oven. Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 8–12 minutes, rotating once halfway through, until the crust is golden and blistered and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Baking time will vary by oven and thickness of the dough.
- 9
- 10
Transfer to a cutting board, slice into 6–8 pieces, and serve immediately.