Tejas BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Pizza
Sweet pineapple, tender shredded chicken, and our Tejas Grilling & BBQ Sauce come together for a pizza that's easy to make and full of flavor. The smoky, savory sauce brings everything together, while fresh red onion and cilantro add just the right finish. It’s a simple pizza night favorite made for sharing around the table.
Serves: 3-4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 11-13 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
- 2 cups cooked rotisserie or shredded chicken
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- ¾ cup New Canaan Farms Tejas Grilling & BBQ Sauce
- 2 cups (8 oz.) low-moisture mozzarella, shredded
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped into small pieces
- ⅓ medium red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed under cool water to soften the bite
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped or torn
- Freshly ground black pepper
Serve With: A crisp coleslaw and cold sparkling lemonade
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Spread the pizza dough on a floured sheet of parchment paper into a 12-inch round. Brush the dough with the Tejas Grilling & BBQ Sauce.
- Top with the mozzarella, followed by the shredded chicken, pineapple, and red onion. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and finish with a few grinds of black pepper.
- Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 11–13 minutes.
- Slice and serve warm, topped with fresh cilantro and an extra drizzle of Tejas Grilling & BBQ Sauce, if desired.
Other variations to try: Change up the flavor with New Canaan Farms Raspberry Chipotle Sauce for a sweet and smoky twist, or try our Pepper Bacon Jam makes a delicious base for the chicken and pineapple.
