Get ready to fire up that grill, pizza lovers! This Summer Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza is about to become your new favorite way to enjoy pizza season. We’re talking a crispy, charred crust, tangy BBQ sauce, juicy grilled chicken, sweet corn, and a melty cheese blend – all kissed by the smoky goodness of the grill. It’s like a backyard barbecue and pizza night had a delicious baby, and it’s screaming summer!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Grill Masterpiece: Grilling the pizza adds an incredible smoky flavor and a crispy crust that you just can’t get in the oven.
  • BBQ Bliss: The combination of sweet and tangy BBQ sauce with grilled chicken and corn is a flavor explosion that’s perfect for summer.
  • Easy to Customize: This pizza is your blank canvas! Add your favorite toppings and make it your own.
  • Fun and Impressive: It looks and tastes like a gourmet pizza, but it’s surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Dough

  • Warm Water: The perfect temp to wake up that yeast and get things started.
  • Active Dry Yeast: Our leavening agent for a light and airy crust.
  • Honey: A touch of sweetness that also helps activate the yeast.
  • Olive Oil: Adds richness and flavor to the dough.
  • All-Purpose Flour: The base of our pizza dough.
  • Salt: Enhances the flavors.
  • Flour and Coarse Cornmeal: For dusting and preventing sticking.

Topping

  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: The star of our BBQ pizza.
  • BBQ Sauce: Use your absolute favorite – we’re going for maximum flavor here!
  • Ears of Corn on the Cob: Grilled for sweetness and char.
  • Green Onions: Grilled for a mild oniony bite.
  • Sharp White Cheddar Cheese: Freshly grated for a sharp, melty goodness.
  • Mozzarella Cheese: Freshly grated for that classic pizza stretch.
  • Parmesan Cheese: Finely grated for a salty, nutty bite.
  • Ranch Dressing: For drizzling and adding a creamy tang.
  • Chopped Fresh Chives: For a fresh oniony garnish.
  • Quick Pickled Onions: For a tangy, briny pop of flavor. (Store-bought or homemade – you do you!)
  • Fresh Basil and Cilantro: For a burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor.

Variations

Want to put your own spin on this pizza party? Here are some ideas:

  • Spice it Up: Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • Veggie Variety: Add roasted bell peppers, red onion, or mushrooms.
  • Cheese Please: Use different cheeses like provolone, pepper jack, or goat cheese.
  • Crust Change: Use a store-bought pizza crust or flatbread for an even quicker meal.

Note: You’ll find the complete list of ingredients, along with their exact measurements, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make Summer Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza

Step 1: Make the Pizza Dough

In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, honey, and olive oil. Let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add flour and salt, stirring until dough comes together. Knead for a few minutes, adding more flour if needed. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Step 2: Grill the Chicken and Veggies

While the dough is rising, preheat the grill to the highest setting. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Brush with BBQ sauce. Grill for about 5 minutes per side, until cooked through (165°F). Let rest and chop. Grill corn and green onions until charred. Slice corn from the cob and slice green onions. Grate cheese.

Step 3: Prepare the Pizza Peel

After the dough has risen, punch it down and place it back on the floured surface. Using a rolling pin or your hands, form it loosely into your desired shape. Place the towel back over the dough to rest. Generously cover a pizza peel with flour and coarse grind cornmeal.

Step 4: Assemble the Pizza

Punch down dough and place it on a floured surface. Form into desired shape. Have the chicken ready, and all of the cheese grated. Generously cover a pizza peel with flour and coarse grind cornmeal. Transfer dough to pizza peel. Spoon BBQ sauce over dough. Top with cheese, chicken, corn, and green onions. Drizzle with more BBQ sauce and ranch dressing.

Step 5: Grill the Pizza

Quickly and gently use a spatula or additional pizza peel to slide your pizza directly onto the grill grates. Decrease the heat directly under the pizza to low – just that single burner. Close the lid and cook until the pizza dough is bubbly and golden, anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes – but this will depend on the thickness of your crust. Just be sure to continue to check it. It will be finished when the edges are golden and puffed up! You can rotate the pizza a few times if you feel it needs it to evenly cook.

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Once the pizza is finished, slide the peel under it and transfer it to a cutting board. Cover it with a sprinkling of parmesan, a drizzle of remaining ranch dressing, fresh chives, basil and cilantro and pickled onions. Enjoy!

Pro Tips for Making the Recipe

  • Let the Dough Rise: Don’t rush the rising time! It’s essential for a light and airy crust.
  • Hot Grill is Key: A hot grill ensures a crispy crust and perfectly cooked toppings.
  • Be Prepared: Have all your toppings prepped and ready to go before you start grilling the pizza. This process is quick!
  • If you don’t have a pizza peel, you can use a large, rimless baking sheet.

How to Serve

This pizza is fantastic as:

  • Main Course: A fun and flavorful dinner for family and friends.
  • Party Food: Perfect for game day, backyard barbecues, or any gathering.
  • Pizza Night: A unique and delicious twist on classic pizza night.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezing

You can freeze cooked pizza slices. Wrap them individually and store them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen.

Reheating

Reheat pizza in the oven at 350°F or in a skillet over medium heat until warm and crispy.

FAQs

1. Can I use store-bought pizza dough?

Yes, you can use store-bought pizza dough to save time.

2. Can I bake this pizza in the oven?

Absolutely! Preheat your oven to 450°F and bake on a baking sheet or pizza stone for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

3. Can I use a different type of cheese?

Yes, you can use other cheeses like provolone, pepper jack, or mozzarella.

4. Can I add other toppings?

Of course! Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings, like bell peppers, red onion, or mushrooms.

Conclusion

So, there you have it, folks! A Summer Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza that’s sure to impress with its smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Get ready to fire up that grill and enjoy a pizza experience like no other!

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  • Author: Jaden Christner
  • Prep Time: 2hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This Summer Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza is a delightful and flavorful pizza, perfect for a summer gathering. Homemade dough is topped with grilled BBQ chicken, sweet corn, a blend of cheeses, and a tangy ranch drizzle.

Ingredients

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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

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

  1. Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, honey, and olive oil. Mix with a spoon, then let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add the flour and salt, stirring with a spoon until the dough comes together but is still sticky. Using your hands, form the dough into a ball and work in the additional 1/2 cup flour, kneading it on a floured surface for a few minutes. Rub the same bowl with olive oil then place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  2. Grill Chicken and Vegetables: While the dough is rising, preheat the grill to the highest setting. Season the chicken breasts all over with salt and pepper. Brush with 2 tablespoons of the BBQ sauce, then grill them for about 5 minutes a side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before chopping it up. Add the ears of corn and the green onions to the grill. The green onions will only take 2-3 minutes. The corn will take about 10 to 12 minutes, rotating it every few minutes. Once done, slice the corn from the cob. Slice the green onions into small pieces.
  3. Prepare Pizza Toppings: Have your cheese grated and ready to go.
  4. Shape Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and place it back on the floured surface. Using a rolling pin or your hands, form it loosely into your desired shape. Place the towel back over the dough to rest.
  5. Assemble Pizza: Generously cover a pizza peel with flour and coarse grind cornmeal. Transfer your pizza dough to the pizza peel, quickly rolling it out a bit more if needed. Spoon some of the BBQ sauce all over the dough quickly. Top with a sprinkling of cheese, then the chopped chicken, the corn and green onions, more cheese and another drizzle of BBQ sauce. Drizzle with about 2 tablespoons of ranch dressing.
  6. Grill Pizza: Quickly and gently use a spatula or additional pizza peel to slide your pizza directly onto the grill grates. Decrease the heat directly under the pizza to low – just that single burner. Close the lid and cook until the pizza dough is bubbly and golden, anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes. Rotate the pizza a few times if needed.
  7. Finish and Serve: Once the pizza is finished, slide the peel under it and transfer it to a cutting board. Cover it with a sprinkling of parmesan, a drizzle of remaining ranch dressing, fresh chives, basil, cilantro, and pickled onions. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Using a pizza stone on the grill will help achieve a crispy crust.
  • Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce and ranch dressing to your preference.
  • Feel free to use other toppings, such as bell peppers or red onions.
  • Pickled onions can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
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