Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeño Pizza
This bold, flavor-packed pizza combines tender shredded chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, jalapeños, and melty mozzarella for a spicy twist on homemade pizza night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving (or 1 medium pizza)
- Category: Main Dish Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Ingredients
1 prepared pizza dough or flatbread
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
½ cup barbecue sauce
1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup pickled jalapeño slices
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat.
Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to desired thickness. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel.
Spread barbecue sauce evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
Top with shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese.
Scatter pickled jalapeño slices and red onion over the cheese.
Bake on center rack for 10–13 minutes (or 7–10 minutes on a pizza stone), until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Remove from oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes.
Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Use spicy or smoky barbecue sauce for added depth.
Swap mozzarella for pepper jack for extra heat.
Try it on naan or pita bread for a fast flatbread version.
Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven or air fryer for a crispy finish.
