White Barbecue Chicken Peach Pizza
Inspired by my favorite sandwich from Newk’s — but with a juicy summer twist. This White Barbecue Chicken Peach Pizza starts with a tangy white barbecue sauce, layered with an herby cheese blend, grilled chicken, peaches, and crispy bacon. Once it’s fresh out of the oven, it’s finished with peppery arugula and a drizzle of honey. The result? A perfect balance of savory and sweet, especially when peaches are in season.
The Ingredients
The Dough
My husband was sent a pizza dough kit from Dellallo foods, which was super simple to use (and what we used here). You can easily swap in any homemade or store-bought dough — Trader Joe’s premade dough is one of my personal go-tos. Nothing fancy needed; a simple base is perfect.
The Sauce
This pizza starts with a white barbecue sauce. My favorite pre-made brand is LilliesQ, but if you can’t find it, you can make a quick version by stirring a splash of white vinegar and a pinch of cayenne into Alfredo sauce.
The Cheese
For the ultimate flavor, mix your cheeses with fresh herbs and garlic. I like using a blend of Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Monterey Jack, then adding parsley, thyme, and a bit of garlic for a fragrant, melty topping.
The Chicken
Leftover grilled chicken works perfectly, but a rotisserie chicken also does the trick. For freshly grilled options, try my grilled chicken recipes:
The Other Toppings
Grilling the peach slices brings out their natural sweetness, though it’s optional. Add peaches and chopped bacon before baking, then finish with fresh arugula and honey once the pizza is done.
The Method
This is hands down the best pizza we’ve made since getting our Ooni pizza oven — though it bakes beautifully in a regular oven too. The Dellallo dough worked great for us, but you can use any basic pizza dough that you love.
Serving and Pairings
Slice up the warm pizza into square pieces to grab, and serve immediately. Like any good pizza, we paired it with a beer. We did a peach beer from Weldwerks. but they have rotating beer options and are a Colorado brewery, so likely not everywhere. However, they do have the most unique beers (I found them trying a Spaghetti and Meatball beer) and highly recommend looking them up if you have never heard of them.
White Barbecue Chicken Peach Pizza
Equipment
- Ooni Pizza Oven or Normal Oven
Ingredients
- ½ pound pizza dough Dellallo kit, homemade, or premade
- ¼ cup flour for flouring surfaces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup cooked and chopped shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly shredded
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese chopped and/or shredded
- ⅛ cup white barbecue sauce Lillie’s Q brand or homemade
- 1 small peach sliced (optional: grilled 2–3 minutes per side)
- ½ cup grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken chopped
- 2 slices bacon cooked and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves about 1 sprig
- 1/2 clove garlic grated fresh or frozen
- ½ cup arugula
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Shred cheeses, chop herbs, garlic, chicken, and bacon. Slice peaches (optional: grill 2–3 minutes per side). Prepare pizza dough per instructions.
- Preheat oven: Heat your Ooni pizza oven or set a conventional oven to 425 °F.
- Make cheese blend: In a bowl, mix Monterey Jack, Parmesan, and mozzarella with parsley, thyme, and garlic.
- Shape dough: Stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to a floured pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Shape dough: Stretch or roll the dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface. Transfer to a floured pizza peel or baking sheet.
- Cook pizza:Ooni Pizza Oven: Bake 60–90 seconds, rotating every 20–30 seconds for even cooking.Conventional Oven: Bake 15–20 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Finish & serve: Let cool slightly, top with arugula, and drizzle with honey. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Peaches: Fresh peaches work best; grilling adds depth.
- White BBQ Sauce Substitute: Alfredo + vinegar + cayenne works in a pinch.
- No Ooni Oven? Bake at 425 °F for 15–20 minutes until crust is crisp and cheese melts.
- Dough Tip: Flour your work surface well and preheat your pan or stone for a crispier base.
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Hi, I'm Margot Searls and my hope is to turn around recipes from my table to yours. The food you put on your table can truly turn your lifestyle around for the better—hence Turned Around Table.
