Zine Final Project by rachelst20

HOW TO MAKE

THE BEST

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA

BY: RACHEL STOLLE

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Dedicated to all pizza lovers. ( If you’re reading this I really hope you love pizza.)

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Intro Welcome to the book version of every Pinterest recipe you’ve ever looked at. Of course we need to start off with my whole life story including the first time I tried pizza. Obviously that was the most impactful part of my life and got me to the point I am today (writing a book about how to make pizza). So, let’s start with my life story, but I’ll fast forward a little bit because we don’t have the space for the whole story. Basically I’m a college student majoring in Art Education. I like to cook because I can’t stand Ramen for every meal. Some of my culinary accomplishments include homemade hamburger buns, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and of course homemade pizza. Now lucky for you because I don’t actually remember the first time I tried pizza so this is now the end of my intro. I hope you’re excited to make BBQ chicken pizza! If you’re skeptical just trust me. It’s better than regular pizza.

In case you were wondering this is me, the culinary mastermind. The other person is my husband and he doesn’t like cheese so this book isn’t for him. But I thought I’d include him cause he’s pretty cute.

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Here I’m listing some recipes for pizza dough and the instructions will come on the following pages. So, before doing anything else make sure that you have what you need to make the pizza! If you don’t, now would be a great time to go to the grocery store.

RECIPES & Toppings Pizza Dough 1 - 2 1/2 cups of warm water - 1/4 cup sugar - 3 teaspoons instant yeast - 1/4 cup vegetable oil - 6 cups of flour - 2 teaspoons of salt Pizza Dough 2 *no yeast - 2 1/4 cups of flour - 1 tablespoon baking powder - 1/4 teaspoon of salt - 1 cup milk or water - 1/4 cup butter Suggested Toppings - BBQ sauce - Cheese - Grilled or pan fried chicken - Spinach - Bacon I personally prefer Sweet Baby Ray’s Honey BBQ sauce and mozerella cheese, but this is your pizza! Do whatever you want. *NOte: The pizza dough recipes come from pinterest

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Step 1: The first thing you want to do is make pizza dough. You can use the first recipe or the second (if you don’t want to use yeast). I would recommend using an eletric mixer. Dough 1 Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 475˚F 2. In one bowl combine water, sugar, and yeast.Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes add vegetable oil. 3. In a seperate bowl combine flour and salt. Then add the flour mixture to the yeast mixture 1/2 a cup at a time. (add the flour while mixing) 4. After the dough is completely mixed coat it in oil and place back in the bowl. Place a towel over the bowl and let it rise for an hour. 5. Role out the dough into a circle and then place toppings on the pizza. (see pg.8-13 for topping instructions) 6. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Then let cool and enjoy! 4

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Step 1 Continued: If you don’t want to wait for the dough to rise for an hour you can use this recipe. It’s much simpler and doesn’t require yeast. Dough 2 Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 450˚F. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper (optional). 2. In a large mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients. Use a dough hook on low speed until a ball of dough forms. 3. After the dough is formed roll it out into a circle. It should be about 1/4 of an inch thick. Dough might be slightly sticky. If this is the case just sprinkle some extra flour on top. 4. Place toppings on pizza. (see pages 8-13 for topping instructions) 5. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Then let cool and enjoy! If you would like a proffesional opinion on which dough to use because you just absolutely can’t decide, I’d recommend the first one. It takes longer, but it tastes a lot better. If time is an issue definitely use this recipe though. 6

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Step 2: Ok so for your pizza to become BBQ chicken pizza you need to make some BBQ chicken. These instructions are going to barely be instructions because I don’t ever use measurements when I make BBQ chicken. So, good luck. BBQ Chicken Instructions: 1. Defrost your chicken (1-2 breasts) unless it’s in the fridge then it’s good to go. 2. Put the chicken on a plate. Season the chicken in salt, pepper, and some BBQ sauce. Then cover it with plastic wrap and let it sit in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. You can let it sit longer if you’d like. 3. After the 15 minutes is up get the chicken out and cut it up into smaller pieces. Try cutting it up into thinner strips or cubes because we’re going to shred it later. 4. Once your chicken is cut up it’s time to season it. This part is going to be very much up to you, but I will tell you the seasonings that I use.

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Suggested Seasonings - Paprika - Garlic Powder - Onion Powder - Chilli Powder (just a pinch) - Parsley (just a pinch) - Salt - Pepper 9

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Please review these tips before proceeding! 1. Wash your hands! If you didn’t at the beginning please do it now. Remember we’re handling lots of different foods so let’s try to not cross-contaminate. 2. Cook your chicken ALL the way through! There is no such thing as medium rare chicken. Chicken needs to be cooked all the way through with no pink pieces left. 3. Keep your counterspace clear. If you need to do some dishes while your dough is rising that’s ok. Do it. It’s better than sitting on your phone anyways.

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Step 2 COntinued: 5. After your chicken is all cut up it’s time to cook it. Poor a little bit of oil in the bottom of your pan and put the chicken in. Turn the stove to about medium heat. 6. Once your chicken is a golden brown color on both sides (about 7-10 minutes) it’s time to shred it! 7. Put your chicken in your electric mixer with the paddle attatchment and let it shred the chicken. Yes you can shred chicken in an eletric mixer, it’s the greatest thing ever. If you don’t have an electric mixer your going to have to use forks or something. 8. Now that your chicken is shredded put some extra BBQ sauce on it and mix it in. Now it’s time to put it all on your pizza dough. I know your mind is completely blown right now because I just told you you can shred chicken in an eletric mixer. I don’t know how more people don’t know that you can do that. So, you’re welcome for telling you. Anyways right now you have to pull yourself together because you’re so close to being able to eat the best pizza ever. You only have 2 more steps and you’re done! 12

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Step 3: You’re almost done just this step and then one more! Toppings Instructions: 1. First make sure your dough has been rolled out. Then you’re going to spread BBQ sauce on it. 2. After doing this you need to put your cheese on the pizza. 3. Now put the chicken on the pizza. Then it’s all up to you! You can add spinach, bacon, or whatever else you see fit to be on a BBQ chicken pizza.

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Step 4: Nice job! You made it to the final step. You just have to wait for the pizza to cook! Cooking instructions: 1. Put your pizza in the oven and set the timer for 10-13 minutes. Then just wait!

How to Make the best BBQ chicken pizza

Congrats! You made it through the whole instruction book and now you have a delicious pizza to show for it. Remember to let it cool before you cut into it or the toppings will all come off with the cheese. Also it will probably burn your mouth if you don’t wait. Anyways I hope you enjoy your pizza and decide this recipe is something worthy of being in your recipe book!

The End

If you enjoy pizza This book is for you