Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe WalnutBbq Chicken Pizza Recipe

Bbq Chicken Pizza Recipe

Inspired by The Walnut
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, and cheese on a crispy crust.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let Dough Rise

    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Assembling the Pizza

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).

  2. 6

    Roll Out Dough

    Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface to your desired thickness (about 1/4 inch thick). Transfer to a pizza stone or baking sheet.

  3. 7

    Add BBQ Sauce

    Spread a generous layer of BBQ sauce over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border for the crust.

  4. 8

    Add Chicken and Cheese

    Top the sauce with shredded grilled chicken, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

  5. 9

    Add Onions

    Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.

  6. 10

    Bake the Pizza

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

  7. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove pizza from the oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, slice, and serve hot.

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