Pizza Night Reinvented: Cherry BBQ Chicken Pizza on the Grill
As summer heats up, we all feel that pull to fire up the grill and enjoy the warmth with family and friends. Did you know how easy, impressive, and delicious homemade pizzas can be when you make them on the grill? Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or simply craving a unique twist on family pizza night, grilling your pizzas add an extra element of fun and flavor.
Summer is the perfect time to give this recipe a try no matter your pizza making expertise. Not only does grilling keep your house cool in the summer heat by avoiding the oven, it also requires no special equipment — just your trusty gas or charcoal grill and a craving for a delicious pizza.
How to Grill Pizza the Smart Way:
The two biggest tricks to the perfect grilled pizza are to brush a little bit of oil on the dough prior to grilling, and to grill the plain dough first on one side. Then remove it, flip it, add the sauce and toppings, and return the pizza to the grill for final cooking.
Our Original Cherry Barbeque Sauce has been a cherished favorite for years, and it's easy to see why. This unique and delicious sauce combines the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a hint of smokiness making it the ultimate addition to this simple and easy grilled pizza recipe. Try it once and before you know it your family and friends will be wanting grilled BBQ chicken pizza every night of the week!
Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza
Take your pizza night to the next level by making Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizzas with our Cherry Barbeque Sauce. This simple and delicious recipe will make your summer cookouts one to remember!
- 1 shredded chicken breast
- 1 ball prepared pizza dough (storebought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup Original Cherry Barbecue Sauce
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Make sure your grill is well cleaned and oiled, to help prevent the crust from sticking. Preheat it to 425 degrees (medium-high heat).
Stretch or roll dough into desired size and thickness, and place on top of a piece of parchment paper.
Brush the top of the prepared dough with oil, then lift the parchment the crust is on and carefully flip the crust onto the grill, oil side down. Peel the parchment paper off.
Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes and check the crust with tongs to see if the bottom side has grill marks and is golden brown. Flip the pizza onto a plate.
Spoon on our Original Cherry Barbecue Sauce on the cooked side of the dough. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese, shredded chicken, and red onions.
Lower the grill heat slightly and slide the pizza back onto the grill to cook the bottom side for another 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bottom crust is golden.