Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt together. Add warm water and oil. Mix for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually add the remaining flour/water alternating a little at a time.
Knead on a floured surface with greased hands for 4-6 minutes or until dough no longer sticks to your fingers.
Press or roll into a circle.
In a small bowl, toss chicken and 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce until coated. Set aside.
Top prepared crust with BBQ sauce. Top with cheese, BBQ chicken, and onion.
Bake for 14-16 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and the crust is starting to brown.
Notes
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
Pizza Yeast: Pizza yeast is a special yeast blend that has conditioning products like dough relaxers. This makes it easier for you to roll out and shape the dough. Fleischmann’s is my go-to brand. Look for it in the baking aisle near the cornstarch.
Sugar: Don't leave this out, it gives the yeast something to munch on so it can do its job.
Flour: Measure your flour by spooning it into a measuring cup. Do not scoop flour our with your measuring cup, or you will use too much.
Chicken: You can use any cooked chicken you like. Leftover BBQ chicken from the crockpot, your fried chicken leftovers, or even a rotisserie chicken would work.
BBQ Sauce: I like Sweet Baby Ray's. Feel free to use your favorite or even homemade.
Tips and Tricks
Use a spatula: Spread the sauce using a rubber spatula to ensure an even coating and to avoid any dough tears.
Pizza Stone: Cook on a pizza stone if you have one for the crispiest pizza. If you don't have one you can get a similar effect by preheating your pizza pan for 5 minutes in the oven.
Doneness: The pizza is done with the cheese is melted and the edges of your crust are just beginning to brown.
Semi-Homemade: Don't have time to make pizza crust? You can use store-bought, or even substitute tortillas.
Drizzle: Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese for a fun twist.