Name: BBQ Blue Cheese Chicken Pizza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast (cooked and shredded); 0.75 cup barbecue sauce; 0.5 cup blue cheese (crumbled); 1 each pizza dough (10-inch diameter); 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded); 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)

Alrighty! Let’s dive into something that’s about to become your favorite — the BBQ Blue Cheese Chicken Pizza that’s a total chaos of flavors in the best way possible. Imagine a symphony of sweet, spicy, and tangy all colliding on a chewy crust. It’s messy, it’s beautiful, and, trust me, it’s going to make you the fridge-raiding hero of your household.

This pizza has basically taken over my little family’s sanity. Seriously, once I made it on a whim — mostly because I had some leftover blue cheese hanging out in the back of the fridge. My partner doesn’t exactly adore blue cheese, but after just one bite of this pizza, I swear, there were heart eyes all around. Now it’s our go-to for those Netflix nights when the couch just won’t let you go and another episode of “just one more” somehow turns into three.

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Why You’ll Love This BBQ Blue Cheese Chicken Pizza

– It’s like having a BBQ party in your mouth, and everyone’s invited.
– You get to use leftover chicken. Win-win for you and your fridge.
– The blue cheese makes it fancy enough to feel like eating out but comfy enough to stay in PJs.
– Did someone say sweet and tangy BBQ sauce? Yes, please.

How to Make It

Alright, roll up those sleeves! We’re making magic here. Start by preheating your oven, and don’t worry if you forget! I’ve done that too many times. Grab some pizza dough — store-bought or if you’re feeling all domestic, make your own. Now, slap that dough onto a baking sheet.

Spread a ridiculous amount of BBQ sauce all over like you’re Jackson Pollocking your pizza canvas (sheesh, is that even a thing?). Pile on some shredded chicken. Remember that chicken you got a little too roasted last night? Perfect for this!

Top it with crumbles of blue cheese that you found in the back of your fridge. If your hand slips and you put too much, just tell everyone it’s gourmet. Add some onions if you’re feeling adventurous.

Shove that masterpiece into the oven for 20 minutes or until you can’t handle the smell. Remove, slice, and enter pizza heaven.

Ingredient Notes

– Pizza Dough: This is your blank canvas. Store-bought for when life is busy, or homemade if you’re up for the challenge. Be nice to yourself.
– BBQ Sauce: The sweeter, the better, or not — depends on how much you love tang in your pizza.
– Blue Cheese: Love-hate relationship here; I once used goat cheese, and no one noticed. Shh, don’t tell my family.

**Recipe Steps:**

1. Preheat the oven to a toasty warm temperature.
2. Spread the pizza dough on a baking sheet.
3. Splash BBQ sauce all over the dough.
4. Sprinkle shredded chicken generously.
5. Crumble blue cheese on top.
6. Toss on some onions if you desire.
7. Bake for about 20 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and slice to serve.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t skimp on that cheese. Life’s too short for regret.
– Forgetting the oven is preheated? Set an extra timer; trust me.

Storage Tips

Just plop leftover slices into a container and chuck them in the fridge. Eating it cold while standing in the kitchen is an experience unto itself, or reheat it if you’re feeling fancy. If you catch yourself going for a breakfast slice, no judgment — you’re human.

Variations and Substitutions

Blue cheese not your thing? Switch it with feta or goats cheese. Out of BBQ sauce? Try making your own with ketchup and a swirl of hot sauce. No chicken? Any meat works, or go veggie — the world is your pizza.

Frequently Asked Questions

I can’t have gluten… will this still work?

Totally. Just switch the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. I’ve done it more times than I can count. Still tastes bomb.

Do I have to peel the pineapple first? Asking for a friend.

Yeah… definitely peel it. Unless you’re into chewing bark. It’s not fun, trust me.

Can I use canned pineapple instead of fresh?

Been there, done that. Just drain it like your life depends on it. Still good, just not *as* wow.

How sweet is this? Can I tone it down a bit?

You totally can. Cut the sugar a little or swap in honey or maple syrup. I’ve done both when I ran out of brown sugar.

What if I skip the sesame oil?

Honestly? It’s fine. You’ll lose that toasted vibe, but it’s not a dealbreaker. Still delicious.

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