Chicken isn't the first topping that comes to mind when you're having pizza, but it can actually be very tasty with the right sauce and cheese.Chicken can be put on top of any kind of pizza, but there are certain pizzas that work best with chicken.If you're not sure what to make for dinner tonight, try a sweet and smoky barbecue chicken pizza, a spicy Buffalo Chicken pizza or a simple, tangy chicken ranch pizza with these easy recipes.
Step 1: A pizza stone can be placed on the top rack.
Allow your oven to preheat for at least half an hour by setting it to a certain temperature.Set a pizza stone on the top rack of the oven, and make sure the ovens are positioned in the middle and upper third.If you don't have a pizza stone, place it on the top rack and use an inverted, round baking sheet.
Step 2: The dough can be rolled into a circle.
Put your pizza dough on the piece of paper that has been brushed with olive oil.To roll it out, use a rolling pin and stretch your hands if necessary.You can add some flavor to the dough by brushing it with olive oil.
Step 3: To brush the chicken, mix some of the barbecue sauce with some olive oil.
Combine barbecue sauce with olive oil in a small bowl.To brush the mixture onto the skinless chicken breast, use a pastry brush.Rub the chicken breast with salt and pepper to make it taste better.If you are short on time, you can use an already-cooked rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.Shred or chop the chicken and toss it with the barbecue sauce mixture instead.
Step 4: Cut the chicken into cubes when it's cooled.
The chicken should be on the middle rack.It will take 20 minutes to cook it through.Allow the chicken to cool for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is comfortable to handle, and then cut into 12 inch (1.27 cm) cubes.The oven should not be turned off after the chicken is done cooking.When it is time to put the pizza on the stone, you want it to remain hot.
Step 5: Add the chicken, cheeses, and red onion to the dough after spreading the barbecue sauce.
Make sure to leave a 34-inch border around the edges of the pizza dough by covering it with the remaining 13 cup of barbecue sauce.The chicken, smoked gouda cheese, 23 cup (67 g) of cheese and a small red onion are placed over the sauce.You can add whatever you want to your pizza.There are red peppers and caramelized onions.
Step 6: The cheese will melt when the pizza is baked.
If you want to slide the pizza onto the stone, use a pizza peel or inverted baking sheet.The pizza can be baked for 20 to 25 minutes if the cheese is melted.The pizza stone is very hot, so make sure you don't burn yourself when you slide the pizza onto it.When the pizza is finished baking and still hot, sprinkle some fresh cilantro over the top.
Step 7: The pizza dough should be rolled onto a baking sheet.
Take the pizza dough out of the tube and put it in a baking pan that has been lightly greased with olive oil or cooking spray.Allow it to bake for 7 minutes in the oven.When you roll the dough onto the baking sheet, use your fingers to flatten it out and build up the edges.
Step 8: The Buffalo wing sauce and cheeses should be put over the crust.
Spread the Buffalo wing sauce over the dough when it's out of the oven.Combine shredded cheddar cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese in a medium size bowl and sprinkle over the dough.Set aside.
Step 9: In a skillet, cook the chicken, garlic salt, pepper, and chili powder
Butter can be melted in a large skillet over medium high heat.Add 2 pounds of skinless chicken breasts that have been cut into cubes, garlic salt, pepper, and chili powder.The chicken should take approximately 8 minutes to cook.Adding seasonings that you like will complement the wing sauce on the chicken.The options include cayenne pepper, cajun seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Step 10: The wing sauce should be put in the skillet and cooked for a while.
The Buffalo wing sauce should be put into the skillet when the chicken is cooked.Allow the chicken and sauce to cook for another 5 minutes.Make sure to cook the chicken and sauce evenly.
Step 11: The chicken mixture, oregano, and remaining cheese are put on the pizza.
Spread the chicken mixture over the cheese layer after it has been cooked.Sprinkle the rest of the cheese and dried oregano over the top.
Step 12: The cheese will melt as the pizza is bake.
The pizza should be placed in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) for 18 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.Adding a side of blue cheese dressing and some celery sticks to the pizza will make it look like Buffalo chicken wings.
Step 13: Prepare the oven.
When the pizza is ready, it is important to preheat the oven.Allow the temperature to fully heat and set it at 400 degrees.Make sure that you know the temperature of your oven.It can flash an indicator light to alert you.
Step 14: Spread the dressing over the pizza crust.
Spread the ranch dressing over the pizza.Don't spread it all the way to the edge of the crust.There is a border around the edges.If you prefer, you can make your own ranch dressing.
Step 15: The chicken should be mixed with the rest of the ranch dressing.
Combine 2 cups of cooked chicken that has been torn or cut into bite-sized pieces with the remaining 13 cup of ranch dressing in a medium size bowl.You can grill or saute chicken breasts specifically for the pizza, use leftover chicken, or purchase a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
Step 16: The chicken mixture should be spread over the crust with bacon, onion, and cheese.
Spread the chicken and ranch dressing over the pizza.Sprinkle 2 cups (200 g) of shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup (100 g), shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onion over the pizza.If you want, you can add diced tomatoes or leave the onion out.
Step 17: The cheese will melt when the pizza is bake.
The pizza should be placed on the baking sheet in the oven.Allow it to bake for 14 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown.