Name: BBQ Pizza
Yield: 8

This BBQ Pizza Recipe combines sweet BBQ sauce, tender chicken, melty cheese, pineapple, and bacon for a satisfying meal that’s so straightforward to make!

author’s note

My Most-Requested Pizza Recipe. Period.

I’m all about BBQ chicken on everything, so the moment I finally perfected my from-scratch pizza dough, I knew the very first pizza I had to make was a BBQ Chicken Pizza. I’ve been tinkering with the reliable BBQ pizza combo for years, and this is the one that checks every single box for me.

And yes, I know the pineapple-on-pizza debate is real. I get it! People feel very strongly. But when it comes to BBQ chicken pizza, pineapple absolutely belongs there. The sweetness with the smoky sauce and the salty bacon is just too good.

Top everything with my from-scratch BBQ sauce (or your favorite store-bought one if that’s what you have on hand) and you’ve got what just might be the best pizza combo ever. It’s the one my family asks for over and over again, and the smell alone is enough to bring everyone into the kitchen before it even comes out of the oven.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Helpful Swaps or Tips
Pizza Dough	Use store-bought, from-scratch, or a pre-baked crust for faster prep.
BBQ Sauce	Any brand works. Baby Ray’s is my fave when I don’t make my own.
Rotisserie Chicken	Shredded cooked chicken or pulled BBQ pork both work in this BBQ pizza recipe.
Pineapple	Fresh is best. Canned works if well drained. Skip if you’re team “no pineapple.”
Red Onion	Slice very thin so it softens in the oven. Leave off if preferred.
Monterey Jack & Mozzarella	Shred cheese fresh for the smoothest melt.
Bacon	Microwave bacon works great. Turkey bacon is another option.
Jalapeño	Add after baking for a fresh crunch or skip for less heat.

How to Make This BBQ Pizza Recipe

Prep pan: Lightly grease your pan and sprinkle with cornmeal for a crisp bottom.
Shape the dough: Spread or stretch dough into a 12-inch round.
Sauce it: Spread BBQ sauce evenly, leaving a small border.
Toppings: Add chicken or pork, onion, pineapple, bacon, jalapeño, and both cheeses.
Bake: Follow your dough’s baking instructions. Bake and enjoy!

The dish fresh out of the oven with fresh cilantro on top and cut into slices.

chelsea’s recipe tip

My Top Tips For Success

Prep: Shred chicken in advance and store it in the fridge for quicker assembly.
Even Sauce Distribution: Spread BBQ sauce evenly over the dough—too much sauce can make this BBQ Pizza recipe soggy!
Toppings: Avoid overloading the pizza with too many toppings or wet ingredients. Less is more to prevent a soggy pizza.