Sourdough Alabama White BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza

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My sourdough Alabama white BBQ chicken bacon pizza is so creamy, savory, and cheesy. It’s made completely from scratch from the white sauce to the sourdough crust. I created this pizza to replicate our favorite down in Chattanooga, TN!

freshly baked sourdough Alabama white BBQ chicken bacon pizza

You’re going to love this pizza! It’s one of my husband and I’s favorites. The sourdough pizza crust adds the perfect base, and the pan-seared chicken mixed with oven-baked bacon completes the pizza.

Mixing up some homemade Alabama white BBQ sauce for this recipe makes all the difference, trust me. It’s so simple to make and adds the creamiest texture to the pizza.

If you don’t have a sourdough starter to make the homemade pizza crust, no worries! You can grab my free guide to make your own starter at home. If you already have a starter but feel nervous to use it, grab my free sourdough baking guide for beginners for help!

What is Alabama White BBQ Sauce?

It’s a mayo-based BBQ sauce that Robert Lee Gibson “Big Bob” invented at his restaurant in Decatur, Alabama: Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q. It’s creamy, savory, and perfectly tangy.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Perfect for hosting – this pizza is not only super filling with both bacon and chicken on top but it’s also got that wow factor that everyone will love.
Everything is made from scratch – every single component of this pizza is made from scratch so you don’t have to worry about nasty additives.
Tastes like restaurant pizza – the taste is out of this world! It’s savory, smoky, salty, perfectly tangy, and creamy.
Easy to follow instructions – the instructions are simple and easy to follow, perfect for home cooks like you and me.

Ingredients

avocado oil: or you could use coconut oil
boneless skinless chicken breast: I use one large but you can use two small
sea salt: this is my favorite wholesome salt option
ground black pepper: you can use already ground or freshly cracked
uncured bacon: I recommend and prefer uncured but regular works great too
homemade sourdough pizza dough: you can find my recipe here on the blog
homemade Alabama white bbq sauce: you can find my recipe here on the blog
shredded mild cheddar cheese: grated at home works best
freshly grated Parmesan cheese: I recommend grating a block at home

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How to Make Sourdough Alabama White BBQ Chicken Pizza

Pan-Sear Chicken

Heat avocado oil in a medium to large sized skillet over medium heat.
While oil is warming, cut chicken breast into small bite sized pieces (about 1/2 inch each).
Add diced chicken into a bowl with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir to evenly coat.
When oil is hot, add chicken to pan. Let chicken pieces cook on one side for 4-5 minutes. Don’t move them while cooking.
Once golden brown, flip each piece. Cook an additional 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside for now.

Bake the Bacon

While chicken is cooking, preheat the oven to 425 degrees (If you’re using a pizza stone for the pizza, place it in the oven now).
Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper and place the bacon strips on it so they’re not touching.
Sprinkle 1/4 tsp pepper all over the top of the bacon so they’re evenly seasoned.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until bacon is fully cooked and crisp.
Carefully, with tongs, place cooked bacon strips on a plate lined with paper towel or a napkin to remove grease. Set aside for now.

sourdough pizza crust shaped and ready to pre-bake

Assemble & Bake Pizza

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to the thickness you desire (1/4″ for thin crust or 1/2″ for hand-tossed). Make this a circle or rectangle, shape is up to you. If you’d like a crust around the edges, use your finger to roll up the sides all around the dough.
Place crust on a parchment lined baking sheet pan or a preheated pizza stone and bake for 10 minutes without any toppings.
While it’s baking chop cooked bacon into pieces and shred cheese if you haven’t already.
When crust has pre-baked, add Alabama white sauce (as much as you desire), cooked chicken, chopped cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and optional Parmesan cheese.
Optional crust flavor: brush a little melted butter, avocado oil, or olive oil on the crust then sprinkle on a little garlic powder and sea salt around the edges.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven, let sit for 2-3 minutes, slice, and enjoy!

Variations

Different sauce – you can use red BBQ sauce instead of white sauce if desired.
Different cheese – you can use low-moisture mozzarella cheese if desired.
Add heat – add pickled jalapeños or banana peppers for a little heat.

What to Serve with Pizza

If you’d like to serve a drink or side with Alabama white barbecue chicken bacon pizza, here are a few of our favorites:

Sides

Drinks

My Tips

Read the entire recipe before you get started so you know what to expect.
Follow the recipe exactly how I’ve written it the first time you make it. Then make adjustments to your liking the next time.
Use a good amount of sauce so it doesn’t all get soaked into the pizza crust.
To save time, start baking the bacon and shaping the pizza dough while the chicken cooks.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Storing Instructions

After the pizza cools, store leftover slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

Reheating Instructions

I highly recommend reheating leftover pizza in the oven or a toaster oven, not the microwave. Place the slices you’d like on a pan and warm at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8–10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling.

Recipe FAQs

Do I have to use sourdough pizza dough?

You don’t have to use sourdough pizza dough but I recommend it.

Do I have to precook pizza dough?

Yes, it ensures the crust bakes completely without overcooking the toppings.

Can I make the dough days in advance?

Yes, you can make sourdough pizza crust up to 3-4 days before you use it. After it ferments, just place the dough in the fridge covered.

Can I use regular bbq sauce instead of Alabama white?

Yes, you can use regular red BBQ. I highly recommend the red BBQ sauce I have here on the blog.

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Recipe

Sourdough Alabama White BBQ Chicken Bacon Pizza

Molly LaFontaine

My sourdough Alabama white BBQ chicken bacon pizza is so creamy, savory, and cheesy. It's made completely from scratch from the white sauce to the sourdough crust. I created this pizza to replicate our favorite down in Chattanooga, TN. I hope you love it as much as we do!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 47

Total Time 1 2

Course Dinner

Cuisine Sourdough

Servings 1 medium pizza

Ingredients

1 tsp avocado oil (or coconut oil)
1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tsp sea salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 LB. uncured bacon
1 homemade sourdough pizza dough (recipe link in notes below)
1 batch of homemade Alabama white bbq sauce (recipe link in notes below)
2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
Optional- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese