Description
A vibrant and flavorful Pineapple Jalapeño BBQ Chicken Pizza featuring tender shredded chicken coated in tangy BBQ sauce, fresh pineapple chunks, and spicy jalapeño slices atop a crispy golden crust with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick and delicious 30-minute meal that balances sweetness, heat, and savory notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Toppings
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 medium fresh jalapeño, sliced thinly
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Pizza Base
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a perfectly crisp pizza crust.
- Prepare and Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts as desired, then cook them in the skillet for 6 to 8 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before shredding the chicken with forks.
- Coat Chicken with BBQ Sauce: Toss the shredded chicken thoroughly with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce until all pieces are well coated, infusing the meat with tangy flavor.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch round to create your pizza base.
- Assemble Pizza: Spread the remaining BBQ sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then layer fresh pineapple chunks and thinly sliced jalapeño evenly on top for a balance of sweetness and spice.
- Bake the Pizza: Place the assembled pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, then slice and serve hot for a delicious, zesty meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the heat level of the pizza.
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use fresh or canned pineapple chunks; just be sure to drain them well to avoid soggy crust.
- Leftover pizza can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best results.
