BBQ Chicken Grilled Pizza
When it comes to BBQ, sometimes it’s the simple recipes that turn into the biggest crowd-pleasers. This BBQ Chicken Grilled Pizza is one of those dishes. Smoky, cheesy, tangy, and crisp—it’s the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table (or the backyard) with zero complaints.
And here’s the best part: this isn’t just any recipe. It comes straight from Tommy the Butcher’s daughter, who’s been making this pizza with her family for years. They keep it low-stress by using pre-made crust and store-bought rotisserie chicken, then fire it up on the grill. The result? Something fast, fun, and full of flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Pizza
This isn’t your typical oven-baked pie. Grilling the pizza gives the crust a crispy, slightly smoky edge that oven heat just can’t match. It’s a great way to shake up pizza night, feed a crew without much cleanup, or give new life to leftover rotisserie chicken.
Even better? It’s so simple that kids can jump in on the action—spreading sauce, adding cheese, and arranging toppings while the grill does the heavy lifting.
Watch our step-by-step guide on how to make this pizza and two other tasty flavors below!
A Little Background: BBQ Meets Pizza
BBQ chicken pizza hit the American food scene in the 1980s when chefs started blending traditional pizza with bold BBQ flavors. Around the same time, grilled pizza started gaining popularity for its rustic texture and open-flame taste. This recipe brings those two classics together—quick, easy, and made for summer nights.
Special Tips from the Wise Guys
Crust: We used Wood Grilled All Natural Pizza Crusts, but naan or your favorite crust will work just fine. Want to try the crust we used? 👉 Find a store near you: https://www.woodgrilledcrusts.com/find-a-store
Chicken: Rotisserie chicken keeps things quick, but you can also use grilled chicken breast or thighs if you’ve got leftovers.
BBQ Sauce: Go bold! Smoky, sweet, spicy—it all works. Don’t overdo it though—just a zigzag drizzle gives you the perfect punch of flavor without sogginess.
Garlic: A little goes a long way. Spread it thin and even so it adds flavor without
BBQ Chicken Grilled Pizza
Equipment
- 1 Grill / Smoker
- 1 Grill-safe baking sheet or pizza stone (optional)
- 1 Basting brush
- 1 Pizza Peel
Ingredients
- 1 Pre-made pizza crust
- Olive oil
- Finely chopped garlic
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 Store-bought rotisserie chicken, shredded and chopped
- 1/2 Thinly sliced red onion
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
Prep the Pizza
- Brush olive oil over the entire crust—make sure you hit the edges.1 Pre-made pizza crust, Olive oil
- Sprinkle chopped garlic across the top, then use the brush to lightly spread it around. (Not too much just a little for taste)Finely chopped garlic
- Add mozzarella cheese in a nice, generous layer.Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Top with shredded rotisserie chicken, spreading it evenly.1 Store-bought rotisserie chicken, shredded and chopped
- Add thin red onion slices for crunch and a little bite.1/2 Thinly sliced red onion
- Drizzle BBQ sauce in a zigzag pattern across the top.BBQ sauce
For a Large Grill (3+ burners):
- Light the left and right burners on high. Leave the center burner off for indirect heat.
- Place the pizza in the center and close the lid.
- Grill for about 10 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and the cheese is melted.
For a Small Grill (2 burners or less):
- Light one side only of the grill on high.
- Place the pizza on the unlit side.
- Grill with the lid closed for 5 minutes, then rotate the pizza 180°.
- Grill for another 5–7 minutes (12 minutes total for extra crisp), checking the bottom of the crust for doneness.