Description
This Pineapple Jalapeño BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delightful combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors on a crispy crust. Perfect for a fun twist on pizza night!
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
BBQ Chicken Toppings:
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Brush with olive oil.
- Add Toppings: Spread BBQ sauce on the dough, then add chicken, cheeses, pineapple, jalapeños, and red onion.
- Bake: Transfer the pizza to the hot stone or sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish: Let the pizza rest, garnish with cilantro, and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeños to taste for heat level.
- For a smoky twist, use smoked mozzarella or add smoked paprika.
- Grilling the pizza can give a charred crust for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
