Bbq Jerk Chicken Pizza Recipe

This loaded and flavorful pizza starts with a homemade crust, topped with roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, Jerk chicken, and BBQ sauce. Just amazing!

This Best Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza is one of the best versions of pizza where taking a traditional staple like jerk chicken and using it to re-create something phenomenal for the entire family. It comes based in a sweet BBQ sauce and then loaded with mozzarella cheese, roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, kale, and shredded jerk chicken. Perfect for any lunch or dinner, especially during weeknights. Gluten-Free option.

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It's insane to think that I created this recipe originally over 4 years ago and so I've decided to remake it, enhance it, and re-create a new found beauty from my original idea.

Jerk Chicken Pizza Recipe

I love doing this lately because it really shows me how far I've come, the amount of practice that it's taken to get better, and just overall how much my love for food has evolved.

This Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza is one of those recipes which is dear to my heart because it's one of those recipes that speaks to my Jamaican heritage and I always enjoy sharing that with you all. This homemade pizza is topped with gooey, melted mozzarella with sweet roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, chopped kale, and BBQ sauce to help offset the heat from the jerk seasoning. And best of all, the entire recipe (including a homemade crust) takes less than an hour to get on the table!

But can we talk about pizzas for a sec? I love making my own pizzas lately especially this Veggie Pizza or Sheet Pan Roasted Garlic Buffalo Chickpea Pizza or even this Homemade Vodka Pizza -------which are by far my faves on Orchids + Sweet Tea.

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza From California Pizza Kitchen

However, I must say that this jerk chicken pizza took it to a whole other level for me. Honestly, whenever I get a chance to share some personal faves from my past and upbringing, whether from my Jamaican background or Southern roots, I'm the most excited. Moreover, this pizza was inspired by my love for jerk chicken and equal love for spicy flavors (I got that from my Grandfather---

For the best pizza, make your own crust! It’s easier than you might think, and my recipe takes just a few ingredients and little time to rise. Plus, the dough is seasoned for added flavor!

The awesome thing about this recipe is that most of the ingredients are household staples. Plus, it’s easy to mix and match ingredients with whatever you have on hand, so there’s no need to make an extra trip to the store. Instead, embrace the laid-back nature of this healthy meal.

Jerk Chicken Bowl

The topping for this Jamaican jerk chicken pizza is sweet, smoky roasted mini sweet/bell peppers. I like to season mine with garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried parsley. These Italian herbs together add a complex, herby and earthy flavor to the pizza. And bell peppers become so sweet and silky-smooth to add depth to your pizza.

The key for this recipe is to start with great-quality tomatoes. Choose a mix of large and cherries, and several different colors if you can find them.

When it comes to making the perfect pizza crust, it only really takes a FEW HACKS/TRICKS for this to happen. However, it is imperative that you follow these exact steps every time, so that the perfect crust is achieved!

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken With Barbecued Pineapple Salsa

Store leftover pizza in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You can always enjoy it cold, or reheat it on a griddle or in the oven to serve.

I’m Shanika, the Recipe Developer + Food Stylist behind Orchids + Sweet Tea™️! Here will be your source for amazing comfort food + sweets, with a healthy twist of course!This Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pizza, a California Pizza Kitchen copycat, has slices of jerk- seasoned chicken breast, a sweet and spicy sauce, crispy bacon, roasted red peppers, and onion. This is not your ordinary pizza!

Jerk Chicken Recipe (grilled Thighs)

I love doing knock offs of California Pizza Kitchen pizzas. Their pizzas have such amazing combinations of flavors. I’ve made both the Chipotle Chicken Pizza and the Thai Chicken Pizza.

This pizza is right up my ally. Jamaica is maybe my favorite place on earth. I love the people, the music, the food. You just can’t beat an authentic piece of jerk chicken.

Now the chicken on this pizza is by know means authentic. Not even close. That would be too large an undertaking for a weeknight meal.

Grilled & Shredded Jerk Chicken Sandwich With Pineapple Kiwi Salsa

But nonetheless, this chicken has plenty of flavor. It is coated in a spice rub made from brown sugar, paprika, allspice, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, and then grilled.

In addition to the chicken, roasted red and yellow peppers, red onion, bacon, and green onion give the pizza tons of flavor. It’s restaurant quality pizza at home.

Don’t be scared by the long list of ingredients. The jerk seasoning and sauce can be made several days in advance and the peppers can be roasted and sliced ahead of time too.

Bbq Chicken Tortilla Pizzas

Either use store-bought pizza dough or make your own. I love the recipe in this (free) Perfect Pizza at Home class on Craftsy.

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If you have a difficult time getting the dough to roll or stretch, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again. Sometimes a little patience is needed to get a great result.

For best results, use a pizza stone. It will help get the pizza crust really crispy. Preheat the stone in the oven for at least 30 minutes.

How To Make Jerk Chicken Pizza With Mango Salsa Recipe

Let the pizza dough sit at room temperature for 1 hour before shaping it. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees with a pizza stone in it for 45 minutes.

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