Coogirl Candy BBQ Chicken Pizza

Coogirl Candy BBQ Chicken Pizza

Featuring

This easy skillet or sheet pan pizza uses Coogirl Candy for a sweet spicy twist on classic BBQ chicken pizza. The syrup is whisked into a quick barbecue style sauce for the base and chopped candied jalapeños are scattered on top for pockets of heat and crunch.

Ingredients

Pizza Base

• 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra for the pan

Coogirl Candy BBQ Sauce

• 1/3 cup Coogirl Candy syrup (from the jar)
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Toppings

• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1/3 cup Coogirl Candy jalapeños, chopped and well drained
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced

To Finish

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven and prepare pan
   1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
   2. Lightly oil a 12 inch cast iron skillet or a large pizza pan. If using a sheet pan, line with parchment and brush with olive oil.
2. Make Coogirl Candy BBQ sauce
   1. In a small saucepan combine Coogirl Candy syrup, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder.
   2. Cook over low heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
   3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Prepare the dough
   1. On a lightly floured surface stretch or roll pizza dough into a circle or rectangle about 12 inches across.
   2. Transfer dough to the prepared skillet or pan.
   3. Brush the edges with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
4. Assemble the pizza
   1. Spread a generous layer of Coogirl Candy BBQ sauce over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust. You may have a little sauce left depending on how saucy you like your pizza.
   2. In a bowl toss the cooked chicken with 2 tablespoons of the remaining warm sauce so it is lightly coated.
   3. Sprinkle half the mozzarella and half the cheddar over the sauce.
   4. Scatter the sauced chicken evenly across the pizza.
   5. Sprinkle chopped Coogirl Candy jalapeños and sliced red onion over the top.
   6. Finish with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar.
5. Bake
   1. Bake at 475°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling with a few browned spots.
   2. If baking in a skillet, you can place the skillet on a preheated baking stone or the lowest rack for extra crispness.
6. Finish and serve
   1. Remove pizza from the oven and let rest 3 to 5 minutes.
   2. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
   3. If desired, drizzle a teaspoon or two of extra Coogirl Candy syrup over the top in a thin zigzag for added shine and sweet heat.
   4. Slice and serve with lime wedges and the jar of Coogirl Candy on the table so everyone can add extra jalapeños.

Tips

• Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
• For extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the Coogirl Candy BBQ sauce.
• Leftover pizza reheats well in a hot skillet to keep the crust crisp.