1-Gathering and Prepping Your Ingredients: First, gather everything you’ll need and get prepping. Preheat your oven to 475 degrees F and set your grill to medium-high heat if you’re grilling the chicken. This step ensures your kitchen runs smoothly and your pizza turns out just right. Don’t forget to brush the chicken with 1 Tbsp olive oil, season it with salt and pepper, and grill it until it’s cooked through while brushing on 3 Tbsp barbecue sauce in the last 1-2 minutes for that extra flavor boost.

2-Assembling the Pizza: Once your chicken is ready, spread the pizza dough into a 12-inch round on floured parchment paper or a pizza tray. Whisk the remaining olive oil with the minced garlic and brush it over the dough, then let it rest for 10 minutes. This helps the crust get that nice, golden finish. Next, cut the grilled chicken into cubes and brush the dough with the remaining barbecue sauce about 1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp to layer on that smoky base for your Hawaiian BBQ chicken pizza recipe.

3-Adding Toppings and Baking: Now for the fun part: topping your pizza! Start by adding one-third of the shredded mozzarella, then layer on the chicken, pineapple, bacon, and red onion. Sprinkle the rest of the mozzarella on top and season with black pepper to taste. Pop it in the preheated oven and bake until the crust is golden brown, which takes about 11-13 minutes. Finally, pull it out, let it cool a bit, and serve warm topped with cilantro for a fresh finish.