Description
Craving a spicy twist on pizza night? This Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeño Pizza brings together the bold, smoky flavors of BBQ chicken, tangy pickled jalapeños, gooey melted cheese, and fresh cilantro all on a golden, crispy crust. Perfect for quick dinners, game nights, or weekend cravings, this easy recipe offers one of the best dinner ideas for spice lovers. Whether you’re using leftover chicken or starting from scratch, it’s a crowd-pleaser that fits right into your lineup of quick meals, easy dinner recipes, or bold food ideas.
Ingredients
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
3/4 cup warm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, drained
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
Olive oil for brushing crust
Cornmeal or flour for dusting peel
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C) with pizza stone or baking steel inside for 30 minutes.
3. Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce until well coated. Add black pepper or chili flakes for extra heat if desired.
4. Stretch or roll dough into a 10–12 inch circle on floured surface or parchment.
5. Brush dough with olive oil and minced garlic. Layer with mozzarella, BBQ chicken, onions, and jalapeños.
6. Transfer to preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake 9–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
7. Cool for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
Always let the dough come to room temperature before shaping to avoid tearing.
Drain jalapeños and onions well to prevent soggy crust.
Preheat the oven with the stone or steel for at least 30 minutes for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: spicy pizza, BBQ chicken pizza, jalapeño pizza, easy dinner, pizza recipe, quick meals