How to Make a BBQ Chicken Pizza in a Wood-Fired Oven

A BBQ chicken pizza is a perfect choice for outdoor entertaining and is one of the most popular pizzas to cook on the Ridge Fireplace.

PIZZA RECIPES

7/8/20261 min read

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How to Make a BBQ Chicken Pizza in a Wood-Fired Oven

A BBQ chicken pizza is a perfect choice for outdoor entertaining and is one of the most popular pizzas to cook on the Ridge Fireplace.

Prepare our Ridge Fireplace Wood-Fired Pizza Dough first, then add the following toppings:

Toppings

  • BBQ sauce base

  • Cooked chicken breast

  • Red onion

  • Mozzarella

  • Smoked cheddar

  • Fresh coriander (optional)

How to Cook It

  • Stretch the dough to 10–12 inches.

  • Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce.

  • Add mozzarella and smoked cheddar.

  • Top with sliced chicken and red onion.

  • Cook in the Ridge Fireplace for 2–3 minutes.

  • Finish with fresh coriander after cooking.

Why This Pizza Works

The intense heat of the Ridge Fireplace caramelises the BBQ sauce and gives the cheese a rich golden finish, while the smoky wood-fired flavour takes a classic BBQ chicken pizza to another level.

Quick Answer

How do you cook a BBQ chicken pizza in a wood-fired oven?

Use a BBQ sauce base, mozzarella, smoked cheddar, cooked chicken and red onion, then cook at high heat for 2–3 minutes until the crust is crisp and the cheese is bubbling.

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