BBQ “Chik’n” Pizza
Warning: this recipe will induce napping
I’d be hard pressed to call this pizza anything but vegetarian junk food. Good ol’ sweet ‘n savory turbo-carbo-charged junk food. It’s pretty amazing. I’m not suggesting you eat it everyday, but after a week of salads and bean soup it’s a perfect blast of flavor and fat that will leave you comatose for approximately one hour afterward.
Look, I know you’re going to make this pizza anyway but be forewarned: fluff your pillows, knock the extra shoes and clotheshangers off the couch, scootch your dinner plate to the middle of the table ’cause within a hour your whole body will be in such a state of bliss you’ll fall asleep wherever you happen to be. Here’s a list of places I’ve fallen asleep due entirely to the deliciousness of this pizza:
1. my bed
2. my couch (It’s small and has a crack exactly where you don’t want it)
3. someone else’s bed
4. Broadway & Canal
Ok, I didn’t really fall asleep at Broadway & Canal. It’s called comic exaggeration, people, and furthermore falling asleep on a Chinatown sidewalk is not only dangerous but you’d be libel to wake up with a faux Prada bag on your arm and that’s just tacky.
But, boring as the other 3 are they are at least true and if there’s anything I like to give you here at Vanesscipes.com, besides wonderful vegetarian food for thought, it’s the truth.
And truthfully, this is good pizza.
Serves: 4 realistically, 6 if you make a good side salad
Time: 40 minutes assuming a store-bought crust
BBQ “Chik’n” Pizza
2 12-14 inch pizza crusts – homemade (see below) or purchased
1 1/2 10oz boxes chik’n nuggets, so about 15oz of nuggets
about 2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce, flavored with some orange zest if you’d like
1 red onion
2 green peppers, sliced
small jar of sliced jalapenos, to taste
1 brick of mozzarella cheese, grated
Make (or unpackage) your pizza crust. I’m a sworn fan of this wheat crust from Allrecipes. The wheat even gives this pizza a semblance of health, which, of course, is completely misleading.
Cook the chik’n nuggets using your preferred method (I actually use a skillet, which is not, I noticed, a method mentioned on the box) until just more than thawed. Slice each nugget into 3 or 4 pieces and toss these with some BBQ sauce.
Brush a thin layer of BBQ sauce on your pizza crust. If using a homemade crust pay extra close attention not to use too much lest you end up with a soggy crust.
Then, top your pizza. I put the chik’n on first, then load on the onions and green peppers before daintily placing the jalapenos so I’m assured a small taste of one, but not more, in every bite. But I like things spicy, you can do as you please.
Then, sprinkle on a hardy amount of cheese and bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Set your alarm for about an hour and a half from now so you don’t oversnoose.
February 28th, 2007 18:19
I too have been a victim of this amazing dish. The first time I ate it I had to nap for an hour or so. I had it again the next day (still delicious) but it put me into another nap. Personally, I think the side effects of this pizza are well worth it!
March 2nd, 2007 08:32
This looks SO much better than my blue pizza - congratulations on your soup victory over at Amateur Gourmet!
March 2nd, 2007 19:46
My husband used to eat a similar pizza back in the day when he and his college friends would stay up all night play D&D.. I have some lightlife chickn strips I need to use up.. I think I’ll make this for him.. he’ll be sooo thrilled!
March 2nd, 2007 23:15
yum, im so hungry now! thanks for share the recipe!
March 3rd, 2007 20:18
Congrats on winning the blue food contest at the Amateur Gourmet!
March 4th, 2007 18:15
Lil Sis- I didn’t spike the pizza, I swear.
MeBeth- Thank you! Awesome entry to a fun contest… did you enjoy eating your blue pizza or did the blue put you off?
Melody- I highly recommend! Make more than you think you’ll need, buy some beer and get ready for a snooze!
Johanna- you’re welcome!
Jessica- Thank you Jessica! I can’t wait to see Blue Man.
March 5th, 2007 13:44
This sounds delectable — although I have to confess, I’d probably end up making it with actual chicken instead of Chik’n. And congratulations on your Blue Food triumph! To my mind, your entry was not only the most appetizing one, but the most creative in terms of presenting food that was actually blue through natural means, instead of pumped full of horrifyingly blue food coloring. I’ll definitely try that delicious-sounding soup.
March 5th, 2007 16:16
Julie - my older (non-veg) sister is making this tonight with real chicken, so no worries.
I forgot to add the link for the crust that I like to use. It’s a yummy mostly all wheat crust. I’ve updated the post as well.
March 5th, 2007 17:41
mmmmmm…I love bbq chik pizza.
March 11th, 2007 03:29
This is making me really hungry and really wishing the month was over so I can go back to eating some salt.
June 15th, 2007 13:07
I have a been a proponent of this recipe as a cure for when you’re having one of those moments where you are seriously almost horny for some greasy, trashy meat-food. I make mine with Quorn“Chikn” Nuggets, and I stick to BullsEye BBQ sauce, it is just super smokey. I think this recipe is super on point, the only thing I would add is a dipping sauce reccomendation of Blue Cheese or if you’re stoned ranch dressing. Go Big or Go Home. This blog is amazing.
June 15th, 2007 14:07
Gwen - good luck!
Elias - I agree with you. The Big, Bold Taste® of Bulls-Eye® is more than just marketing jargon. Thanks for visiting.
August 3rd, 2007 09:40
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