Description
Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizza is an irresistible fusion of sweet and savory flavors that transports your taste buds straight to the tropics. This delightful dish features gooey mozzarella cheese, succulent chicken, crispy bacon, and juicy pineapple, all layered with tangy barbecue sauce atop a perfectly baked crust. Whether you’re hosting a casual family dinner or throwing a lively gathering with friends, this pizza is bound to impress everyone at the table. With just 30 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a mouthwatering meal that combines the best of Hawaiian cuisine with classic pizza comfort. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a personal touch!
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 small cooked chicken breasts (chopped)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (divided)
- 3 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pineapple tidbits
- Thinly sliced red onion (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven.
- In a bowl, mix chopped chicken with ¼ cup of barbecue sauce and set aside.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a 12 to 14-inch circle on a pizza pan or peel.
- Spread remaining barbecue sauce over the dough and sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Add chicken, bacon, pineapple, and red onion on top; finish with remaining mozzarella and black pepper.
- Transfer pizza to the oven and bake for 10 to 14 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg