Description
A flavorful and zesty Pineapple Jalapeño BBQ Chicken Pizza featuring tender shredded chicken in tangy BBQ sauce, fresh pineapple chunks, spicy jalapeños, and melted mozzarella cheese on a crispy homemade pizza crust. Perfectly baked to combine sweet, spicy, and savory tastes in one delicious 12-inch pizza, this recipe makes for a fun and easy meal that serves 8.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Toppings
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 medium fresh jalapeño, sliced thinly
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Pizza Base
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dough: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round shape to form the pizza base.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts as desired and cook them about 6-8 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Let the chicken cool slightly, then shred it using forks or your hands.
- Mix Chicken with BBQ Sauce: Toss the shredded chicken with half of the BBQ sauce until it is fully coated for rich flavor.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce. Layer the BBQ-coated shredded chicken evenly over the cheese, followed by fresh pineapple chunks and jalapeño slices.
- Bake: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the crust turns golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For less heat, remove jalapeño seeds before slicing.
- You can substitute BBQ chicken with pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- If pizza dough is not homemade, let store-bought dough come to room temperature before rolling out.
- Add sliced red onions or bell peppers for extra flavor and texture.
- Use a pizza stone or baking sheet to improve crust crispiness.
