Description
This Grilled Summer BBQ Chicken Pizza is the ultimate summer meal—topped with smoky grilled chicken, sweet corn, tangy onions, melty cheese, and a drizzle of ranch and BBQ sauce. Perfect for backyard gatherings or a fun family lunch !
Ingredients
For the Dough
1 cup warm water
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
Flour and coarse cornmeal for dusting
For the Toppings
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and pepper
½ cup BBQ sauce, plus more for drizzling
2 ears corn on the cob
2 green onions, chopped
4 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
4 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
2 oz parmesan cheese, finely grated (plus extra for topping)
¼ cup ranch dressing
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Quick pickled onions (optional)
Fresh basil and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, honey, and olive oil. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy. Stir in flour and salt. Knead on a floured surface until smooth. Let rise in an oiled bowl, covered, for 1 to 1.5 hours.
Grill the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and brush with 2 tbsp BBQ sauce. Grill on high heat for 5–6 minutes per side or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Let rest, then chop.
Grill veggies: While grilling chicken, add corn and green onions to the grill. Scallions take 2–3 minutes, corn about 10–12. Slice corn off cob and chop scallions.
Preheat grill to 450–500°F.
Shape the dough: Punch down dough, roll out to desired shape, and let rest under a towel.
Assemble pizza: On a floured pizza peel dusted with cornmeal, layer BBQ sauce, cheese, chopped chicken, corn, scallions, more cheese, and drizzle with ranch.
Grill the pizza: Slide dough onto the grill, lower heat under pizza, close lid, and cook for 5–8 minutes, checking for golden crust and bubbly cheese.
Finish and serve: Top with extra parmesan, more ranch, fresh chives, basil, cilantro, and pickled onions. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
You can use store-bought dough to save time.
No grill? Bake at 475°F for 12–15 minutes on a pizza stone or sheet pan.
Don’t skip the cornmeal under the dough—it prevents sticking and gives it that signature texture!
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg