We have an abundance of blueberries at our home. I have been buying them left and right trying to stock our freezer for the winter months that are sure to be here before I know it. The blueberries add great color, sweetness and a touch of flavor to this fun BBQ sauce.
I made it and they ate it. I loved my version of Blueberry BBQ sauce. It is sweet and tangy, just like I like my BBQ sauce to be. The blueberry is subtle but it adds great color to the sauce. To enhance the blueberry flavor, I tossed some fresh blueberries on the pizza. This made for a gorgeous presentation. I even got an “ooh-ahhh” from the kids. I like that.
The Blueberry BBQ Sauce recipe will make more than you need but I can tell you that added to some chicken sliders is a great way to use the left over sauce. Print
Sweet and Tangy Blueberry Barbecue Chicken Pizza
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free
Description
Sweet and tangy blueberry barbecue sauce elevates this chicken pizza.
The vibrant colors make it as appealing as it tastes.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza crust (1 pizza crust) pizza crust
- 1 batch (1 batch) Blueberry BBQ Sauce
- 2 cups (474 ml) cooked chicken pieces
- 2 cups (474 ml) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 handful (1 handful) arugula leaves
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) fresh blueberries
- 1 cup (237 ml) fresh blueberries
- 1.25 cups (296 ml) ketchup
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) rice vinegar
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons molasses
- 0.5 teaspoon jalapeno-garlic oil
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Pre-bake pizza crust for 6-8 minutes.
- Remove from oven and add BBQ sauce, cheese, chicken pieces, blueberries, and arugula. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted—about 10 more minutes.
- Slice and serve.
- Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Turn heat to medium and bring to a boil.
- Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, mash blueberries into the sauce until you still see pieces of blueberry.
- Turn heat down to low and let simmer for 30 minutes to thicken.
- Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality balsamic vinegar in the BBQ sauce.
- To prevent soggy crust, pre-bake the crust for the full 8 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a pan or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 50
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the blueberry barbecue sauce need to be cooked before going on the pizza?
Yes, simmer the blueberry barbecue sauce on the stovetop first until it thickens enough to spread without running off the dough. A thin sauce will make the crust soggy.
Should the chicken be pre-cooked before adding it to the pizza?
Yes. The time the pizza spends in the oven is not long enough to cook raw chicken through, so use pre-cooked chicken, either roasted, grilled, or poached and shredded.
What cheese pairs well with blueberry barbecue sauce on pizza?
Mozzarella is the standard base, but adding smoked gouda or a bit of sharp cheddar complements the sweet and tangy sauce better than mozzarella alone.
