Barbecue Chicken Pizza

Barbecue Chicken Pizza is a popular American pizza variation that replaces traditional tomato sauce with a tangy, sweet barbecue sauce. It typically features shredded or diced chicken, red onions, cilantro, and often a blend of mozzarella and smoked gouda or cheddar cheeses on a standard pizza crust. While its exact origins are debated, it gained widespread popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the crust and fat from the cheese and sauce, with a moderate to high protein content from the chicken. A typical slice (about 1/8 of a 14-inch pizza) can range from 300 to 400 calories, providing significant energy along with sodium and calcium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	340 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	850 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	220 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 slice (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Barbecue Chicken Pizza is a prime example of culinary fusion, blending Italian pizza tradition with American barbecue flavors. It became a cultural staple through popular pizza chains, representing a shift towards creative, non-traditional pizza toppings in mainstream dining.