This Backyard BBQ Chicken Pizza Is OFF THE CHARTS!

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade BBQ sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

cooked chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Grilled chicken is leaner, while canned is budget-friendly.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: white onion

Green onions add freshness, while white onions are more economical.

Roll out Neapolitan style pizza dough on a board to desired thickness.

Shape the dough into a pizza crust.

Spread Apple jalapeno barbecue sauce evenly over the dough.

Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

Add shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mozzarella.

Finish with finely shredded Parmesan cheese on top of everything.

Top with cooked smoked chicken, ensuring even distribution.

Add sliced red onion on top of the chicken.

Add pickled jalapenos on top, adjusting for desired spiciness.

Preheat pizza oven to between 650°F and 750°F (343°C to 399°C).

Cook the pizza in the pizza oven for about 3 minutes, turning every 90 seconds.

If using a home oven with a pizza stone, cook for about 4-5 minutes at 400°F to 450°F (204°C to 232°C).

Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if desired.

Let the pizza rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.

Slice the pizza and serve.

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