Grilled BBQ chicken pizza topped with bacon, red onions, and melted cheese on a wooden board

Firebug BBQ Chicken Pizza with Bacon

Name: Firebug Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza with Crispy Bacon Bits
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or click for our easy to make pizza dough recipe); 1/2 cup Firebug Mild BBQ Sauce; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded; 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled; 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional); All-purpose flour (for dusting); Olive oil

Aug 17, 2024 • Tom Jackson

Firebug Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza is a simple yet crowd-pleasing recipe that brings bold barbecue flavor to your backyard pizza night. Whether you’re using a pellet smoker, gas grill, or pizza oven, this recipe delivers on smoky, cheesy satisfaction every time.

Firebug Grilled BBQ Chicken Pizza with Crispy Bacon Bits

Tom Jackson

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Cuisine

American

Servings

8

Prep Time

1 hour

Cook Time

5 minutes

Calories

295

Make this bold and smoky BBQ Chicken Pizza with bacon using Firebug Mild BBQ Sauce, grilled chicken, and crispy bacon bits. Perfect for pellet grills or pizza ovens.

Ingredients

1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or click for our easy to make pizza dough recipe)
1/2 cup Firebug Mild BBQ Sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
All-purpose flour (for dusting)
Olive oil

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Directions

Preheat your Grill:

Heat your grill to 500°F, ideally using a pizza stone or steel.
Allow it to preheat for at least 30 minutes to ensure an evenly hot surface.

Prepare the Dough:

Dust your work surface with flour and stretch the pizza dough into a 12” circle.
Brush the dough lightly with olive oil on both sides.

Assemble the Pizza:

Spread Firebug Mild BBQ Sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
Layer with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
Top with chopped grilled chicken, crumbled bacon bits, and red onion slices.

Grill the Pizza:

Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot grill or pizza stone.
Cook with the lid closed for 7–10 minutes, or until the crust is crispy and the cheese is bubbling and golden.

Finish and Serve:

Remove the pizza from the grill and sprinkle with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Slice and serve immediately.

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Recipe Note

Why You’ll Love This BBQ Chicken Pizza

Grilled for extra flavor: Cooking the pizza on a grill adds irresistible char and smoky notes.
Made with Firebug Sauce: This award-winning sauce brings the sweet and spicy balance that elevates classic BBQ chicken.
Easy to customize: Use your favorite toppings and sauces to make it your own.

Pro Tips for Perfect Grilled Pizza

Use a pizza peel: It makes transferring to and from the grill much easier.
Switch up the sauce: Try Firebug Hot BBQ Sauce for a spicier kick or a blend for custom flavor.
Grill with confidence: Yoder Smokers pellet grills maintain even heat and deliver excellent crust texture for pizza recipes. The Wood Fired Oven accessory is an upgrade that has become a staff favorite.