I’m excited to share my hot honey chicken pizza recipe! This creative pizza combines the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with tender chicken, melted cheese, and a crispy crust drizzled with hot honey. It’s a twist on classic pizza that’s perfect for homemade pizza nights. Once you try this flavor combination, you will be coming back for seconds!
One of my favorite pizza night creations is this hot honey chicken pizza! I’ll admit, I’m usually a pepperoni gal myself, but there’s the combination of tender chicken and spicy-sweet hot honey is what makes this pizza irresistible.
I stumbled upon this flavor combo when I was trying to recreate some of my childhood favorites at home. While the sweet-savory combo is different than my beloved CPK BBQ chicken pizza, it’s become a new go-to that both my husband and I absolutely love.
If you’re a fan of sweet-savory pizza with a kick and you’re looking to switch things up from your usual toppings, you have to give this hot honey chicken pizza a try!
Table of Contents:
- Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You’ll Need for This Recipe
- How to Make This Recipe
- FAQs & Tips & Substitutions
- Hot Honey Chicken Pizza Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Hot Honey Chicken Pizza Recipe
- Perfectly balanced sweet and savory – With spicy-sweet hot honey drizzled over savory chicken and melty cheese, this pizza is a well-rounded flavor bomb. You’ll just have to trust me on this!
- Ooey-gooey goodness – The melted mozzarella and hot honey make for the most ooey gooey pizza (in the BEST way)!
- A creative twist on classic pizza – This hot honey chicken pizza is a unique and exciting twist from traditional toppings, perfect for pizza night!
If you’re looking for a pizza that’s both comforting and exciting, this hot honey chicken pizza is a must-try!
Ingredients You’ll Need for this Chicken Pizza Recipe
This pizza has all the ingredients you love: tender chicken, melty cheese, hot honey, and pizza sauce on top of a crispy, homemade italian pizza crust.
- Pizza dough: You can grab some from the store (I like Trader Joe’s) or make your own. I usually whip up this easy Italian pizza dough during my weekly meal prep.
- Pizza Sauce: Use whatever marinara or pizza sauce you like. When I’ve got fresh tomatoes, I make this homemade pizza sauce. It’s so good, you’ll never go back to store-bought!
- Mozzarella Cheese: Can’t have pizza without it! Throw in some Asiago too if you’re feeling fancy.
- Chicken breasts: Boneless and skinless work best, cooked over a skillet and cubed.
- Olive oil: You’ll need this for evenly cooking the chicken.
- Hot Honey: This stuff is amazing on pizza. There are so many ways to make hot honey, but my favorite is made with the secret ingredient: sriracha. So good!
- Pepper and Italian Seasoning: Just a sprinkle of each to bring out all the flavors.
How to Make Hot Honey Chicken Pizza
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half length wise, so you have four thin pieces. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet with olive oil, then cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side on medium high heat, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let it rest, then slice into bite-sized cubes.
- Spread pizza sauce over each pizza crust, then add mozzarella. Top with chicken, spices, and any other toppings you’d like.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling. Top with hot honey before serving.
FAQs: Tips & Substitutions
Yes, shred or dice it before adding to the pizza for an even faster meal.
You can use any mild, melty cheese like provolone or fontina. For a stronger flavor, try smoked gouda or cheddar.
Certainly! Use your favorite brand of hot honey, or make your own with this easy homemade hot honey recipe.
Hot Honey Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 chicken breasts
- 2 pizza crusts with cornmeal for handling dough
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning optional
- 3 tbsp hot honey drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half length wise, so you have four thin pieces. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet with olive oil, then cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side on medium high heat, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let it rest, then slice into bite-sized cubes.
- Spread pizza sauce over each pizza crust, then add mozzarella. Top with chicken, spices, and any other toppings you’d like.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling. Top with hot honey before serving.
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