California Pizza Kitchen Original Bbq Chicken Pizza Recipes

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, cook the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until just cooked, 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overcook.
• Set cooked chicken aside in the refrigerator until chilled through.
• Once chilled, coat the chicken with two tablespoons BBQ sauce. Place it back in the refrigerator.
• Place a pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees for one hour before cooking pizzas.
• Sprinkle semolina on a work surface.
• Place half of the pizza dough on the semolina and roll out the dough.
• Use a large spoon to spread ¼ cup BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the prepared dough within the rim.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Gouda cheese over the sauce.
• Cover with ¾ cup shredded mozzarella.
• Distribute half the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese (approximately 18 pieces).
• Place approximately 18 to 20 pieces of red onion over the surface.
• Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup mozzarella over the top of the pizza.
• Transfer the pizza to the oven and bake until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese in the center is bubbly, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• When the pizza is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven and sprinkle 1 tablespoon cilantro over the hot pizza. Slice and serve.
• Repeat with the remaining ingredients for a second pizza. The two pizzas may be prepared simultaneously if you are careful in placing the pizzas at opposite corners of your pizza stone.

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA - CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN STYLE

Steps:

• To make BBQ Chicken: In a large frying pan, cook the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until just cooked, 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overcook. Set aside in the refrigerator until chilled through.
• Once chilled, coat the chicken with 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce; set aside in the refrigerator.
• To make the pizza: Place the pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F for one hour before cooking pizzas.
• Use a large spoon to spread ¼ cup BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the prepared dough within the rim. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon smoked Gouda cheese over the sauce. Cover with ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella. Distribute half the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese (approximately 18 pieces). Place approximately 18 to 20 pieces of red onion over the surface. Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup Mozzarella over the top of the pizza.
• Transfer the pizza to the oven; bake until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. When the pizza is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven; sprinkle 1 tablespoon cilantro over the hot surface. Slice.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Shape the pizza dough into a ball, add it to the bowl and turn to coat with the oil. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Position racks in the upper third and middle of the oven. Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on the top rack and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, lay out a sheet of parchment paper and brush with olive oil. Transfer the ball of dough to the parchment and roll it out into a 10-inch round, stretching it with your hands as needed. Lightly brush the dough with olive oil, cover with another piece of parchment and set aside to let rise slightly, about 30 minutes.
• While the dough rises, mix 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce and 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small bowl. Put the chicken in a baking dish, season with salt and pepper and brush with the barbecue sauce mixture. Bake on the middle oven rack until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let cool, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Uncover the dough and spread with the remaining 1/3 cup barbecue sauce, leaving a 3/4-inch border. Top with the chicken, gouda, mozzarella and red onion. Slide the pizza (on the parchment) onto a pizza peel or another inverted baking sheet, then slide onto the hot stone or baking sheet; bake until the cheese melts and the crust is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

CALIFORNIA-STYLE BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• 1. HEAT oven to 400 degrees F.
• 2. COOK and stir chicken and vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done.
• 3. SPREAD pizza crust with barbecue sauce; top with chicken mixture and cheese.
• 4. Place crust directly on middle oven rack and BAKE 15 to 18 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Shortcut
• For a quick alternative to the cooked fresh chicken, use chopped chicken from a rotisserie chicken purchased at your local supermarket. Add to pizza along with the cooked vegetables and cheese before baking as directed.
• VELVEETA Barbecue Chicken Pizza
• Prepare as directed, substituting 1 pkg. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Mild Cheddar Flavor Shredded Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese Food for the shredded triple Cheddar cheese.
• Substitute
• Prepare using KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
• Calories 370
• Total fat: 13 g
• Cholesterol 60 mg
• Sodium 830 mg
• Protein: 24 g
• Carbohydrate 39 g
• Dietary fiber: 1 g

CALIFORNIA-STYLE PIZZA WITH BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cook and stir chicken and vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done.
• Spread pizza crust with barbecue sauce; top with chicken mixture, cheese and cilantro. Place crust directly on middle oven rack.
• Bake 15 to 18 min. or until cheese is melted.

COPYCAT CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA RECIPE

Steps:

• Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a small bowl and let stand for 5 minutes
• In a mixer, combine flour and salt.
• Drizzle olive oil into the mixer and mix until combined.
• Pour in yeast/water mixture after it has proofed and mix until dough is formed.
• Coat a large mixing bowl with olive oil and form dough into a ball and place inside. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set aside for 1-2 hours or in the fridge for 2+ hours.
• Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
• Drizzle and spread olive oil over two baking sheets.
• Split dough in half and roll out onto each pan.
• Lightly brush a little olive oil onto each crust and sprinkle with salt.
• Spread 1/4 cup bbq sauce on each crust.
• Combine cooked chicken with remaining bbq sauce until chicken is coated in sauce.
• Top pizzas with mozzarella, chicken and sliced onion.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.
• Remove from the oven and garnish with cilantro.
• Cut into squares and serve.

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHENS BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• To Make the Fried Tortilla Strips: In a deep, heavy frying pan, heat several inches of vegetable oil to a temperature of 375 degrees. Working in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding, carefully add the tortilla strips to the hot oil, submerging them with a metal skimmer or slotted spoon. Fry the tortilla strips until evenly golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully lift them out with the skimmer or slotted spoon and transfer them to paper towels to drain and cool. Set aside, uncovered.
• To Make the Garden Herb Ranch Dressing: In a mixing bowl, use a fork to stir together the mustard and cold water, forming a paste. Set aside for 10 minutes. Add the remaining dressing ingredients to the bowl and, using a handheld electric mixer at low speed or a whisk, blend together just until smooth, taking care not to incorporate too much air into the dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• To Make the Grilled Garlic and BBQ Chicken: Preheat a stovetop grill or the broiler. In a mixing bowl, stir together the olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, and salt. Turn the chicken breasts in this marinade and leave to marinate at room temperature for about 15 minutes. Grill or broil the chicken breasts until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator. Cut the chicken breasts into 3/4-inch cubes and, in a bowl, toss with the barbecue sauce to coat well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• To Make the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the lettuces, basil, jicama, Monterey Jack cheese, beans, corn, cilantro, dressing, and half of the Fried Tortilla Strips. Transfer the salads to chilled serving plates. Surround each salad with diced tomatoes and the remaining Fried Tortilla Strips. Top each salad with chunks of Grilled Garlic BBQ Chicken and drizzle the chicken with the barbecue sauce. Garnish with the scallion.

CALIFORNIA BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cook chicken and vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until chicken is done, stirring frequently.
• Spread pizza crust with barbecue sauce; top with chicken mixture and cheese. Place crust directly on middle oven rack.
• Bake 15 to 18 min. or until cheese is melted.