Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer grilling experience with this mouthwatering BBQ Chicken Pizza. Featuring a homemade dough, grilled chicken, sweet corn, and a medley of cheeses, this pizza is perfect for outdoor gatherings and lazy summer evenings.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Flour and coarse cornmeal for dusting
For the topping:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup your favorite BBQ sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 2 ears corn on the cob
- 2 green onions
- 4 ounces freshly grated sharp white cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces finely grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- 1/4 cup your favorite ranch dressing
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Quick pickled onions, for topping
- Fresh basil and cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, honey and olive oil. Mix and let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add flour and salt, stir until dough forms. Knead on a floured surface, form into a ball, and let rise in an oiled bowl for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat grill to high. Season chicken with salt and pepper, brush with BBQ sauce, and grill for about 5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for 10 minutes, then chop.
- Grill corn and scallions: Grill corn for 10-12 minutes, rotating occasionally. Grill scallions for 2-3 minutes. Slice corn off the cob and chop scallions.
- Shape the dough: Punch down risen dough and shape into desired form on a floured surface. Let rest under a towel.
- Prepare toppings: Have all ingredients ready – chopped chicken, grated cheeses, corn, scallions, and sauces.
- Assemble the pizza: Transfer dough to a floured and cornmeal-dusted pizza peel. Spread BBQ sauce, layer cheeses, chicken, corn, scallions, and drizzle with more BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.
- Grill the pizza: Slide pizza onto grill grates, reduce heat under pizza to low. Close lid and cook for 5-8 minutes until crust is golden and bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Transfer pizza to a cutting board. Top with parmesan, ranch dressing, chives, basil, cilantro, and pickled onions. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a crispier crust, preheat a pizza stone on the grill before cooking.
- You can substitute store-bought pizza dough to save time.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauces for varied flavors.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75
