How To Copy CPK's Original BBQ Pizza Recipe | CDKitchen.com (2024)

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This CPK copycat BBQ chicken pizza with red onion, gouda, and a honey-infused crust will seriously change the way you do pizza night (or make pizza night a thing if it's not already).

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serves/makes:

ready in:

1-2 hrs

10 reviews
4 comments


ingredients

1 tablespoon honey
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
10 ounces chicken breast, boned and skinned
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 cups Gouda cheese
1/4 small red onion, sliced into rings
2 tablespoons cilantro

directions

To make the dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the honey in the warm water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and stir until it dissolves. Let the yeast mixture stand for 5 minutes, until a layer of foam forms on the surface. In a large bowl, combine the flour and the salt. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the olive oil and the yeast mixture. Stir the flour into the wet ingredients, until all the flour is incorporated. If its too dry, add more water. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for 15 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a ball and put in in a well-oiled bowl. Cover with a moist towel and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk (about 1 1/2 hours).

One hour before baking the pizzas, start preheating the oven with pizza stones inside at 500 degrees F.

For the Chicken: In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Add chicken pieces. Saute until cooked (6 minutes). Chill. Coat chicken with 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce. Set aside in the refrigerator.

For the Pizza: Punch the dough down, and divide into equal serving portions. Roll out each portion into an 6-8 inch flat circle. Spread 1/4 cup barbecue sauce over the surface of the dough. Distribute 1/2 of the cheese over the sauce. Distribute 1/2 of the chicken over the cheese. Place half of the onion rings over the chicken pieces. Place the pizza in the oven (on top of pizza stones). Bake until crust is crispy and cheese is bubbling (8-10 minutes). Remove pizzas from the oven and sprinkle each with 1/2 of the cilantro.

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Cafe Creosote

nutrition data

708 calories, 22 grams fat, 84 grams carbohydrates, 42 grams protein per serving.



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reviews & comments

  1. Guest Foodie REVIEW:
    June 30, 2013

    If you've never had this at CPK then you've been missing out. In which case I highly recommend you make this recipe NOW! It's exactly like CPKs and it is amazing. Don't substitute anything.

  2. Jessi June 7, 2012

    How many pizzas can you make out of this dough recipe?

    • CDKitchen Staff Reply:

      The directions say to divide the dough into equal serving portions, which is 4.

  3. Boston Cookling REVIEW:
    May 1, 2011

    Didn't have mozz or gouda--used jack/cheddar/swiss blend and it was great anyhow!

  4. Sarah REVIEW:
    June 15, 2010

    I followed the advice of others for this recipe and now I cook this dish regularly! This is absolutely delicious. Very. I double the honey to 2 tablespoons as others recommended and also added about 1/2 tables spoon of italian seasoning blend just for a little something. What i like to do is put the pizza crust in by itself and then take it out and spread the toppings and sauce on it. this makes sure that the crust isn't at all soggy and that the cheese doesn't get overcooked, and yet the crust is still nice and perfect. very good tip

  5. ballysally REVIEW:
    May 21, 2010

    I have been a CPK fan for over 20 years, and everytime I go home to California I annoy my family and friends on my insistence that we eat there as much as possible. This recipe came really close to the original, and made me happy! :)

  6. great, but try these modifications REVIEW:
    February 16, 2010

    i've made this several times now and have made a few modifications each time. i feel like i'm finally happy with the recipe with the following modifications:-double the honey to 2T-use 1/2 white, 1/2 whole wheat flour-saute onions in EVOO and a T of sugar before applying to pizza for baking-use 1/2 gouda, 1/2 mozarella as suggested in the previous reviews.-i've used sweet baby ray's bbq sauce each time and love it

  7. phoenixgurl1 REVIEW:
    June 19, 2009

    This was fairly easy to make and tasted delicious! My husband loved it and asked me to make it again two days later.These are the changes that I made:-I doubled the amount of honey to 2Tb.-I used spicy bbq sauce and added a sprinkle of brown sugar to it.-I used all mozzerella cheese.-Added bacon to the top.-I made two 10-12inch pizzas.All in all a VERY good recipe!!

  8. farang August 17, 2008

    Yes, use 1/2 cup Gouda, and 1.5 cups Mozzarella. I marinated the chicken in 1/4 cup Tony Roma's original bbq sauce overnight, then cooked it in the olive oil until it just started to turn brown on edges, like a bbq would do. I used 1/4 cup of the bbq sauce for topping, delicious. Hint: let the dough age a day or two, or three, and when you make it, put 1/4 tsp of Italian seasoning in it.

  9. Guest Foodie REVIEW:
    March 7, 2008

    definetly use a pizza stone, i used two metal pans, and the pizzas on the bottom burned real bad. the piza was good tho=]we poured a little barbecue on the top of the chicken to and it was tasty

  10. joann December 13, 2007

    Where is the OLIVE OIL amount that is referred to in the DOUGH part of the recipe ? I see where you use a little to saute the chicken, but not what the amount is for the dough...

  11. TB September 4, 2007

    Only one small mistake - it is 1/2 cup "smoked" gouda and 1 1/2 cups mozzarella.

  12. Guest Foodie REVIEW:
    April 6, 2007

    This was AWESOME!!!

  13. malin REVIEW:
    August 14, 2006

    I used to work at cpk so, I know the the cheese is wrong. What is it should be:1 1/2 cup mozzarella1/2 cup gouda But the rest is on the money :)

  14. RWMom REVIEW:
    April 20, 2004

    I used a whole 20 pkg of chicken, made to recipe, and my own BBQ sauce, SPECTACULAR!!!!!!

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This is a copy cat recipe submitted to CDKitchen by a third-party. This recipe is not an original recipe unless specifically stated and is considered only to be an acceptable "clone" to the original for the home cook to attempt to duplicate. Please also note that many nationwide restaurant chains vary their menus and ingredients by region so the version provided may not be similar to what you may have tried before. All trademarks referenced are property of their respective owners.

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FAQs

Who made the first BBQ pizza? ›

Barbecue pizza was invented in Memphis by Horest Coletta at Coletta's, the restaurant at 1063 South Parkway East that his father founded in 1922 as an ice-cream stand. In the mid-1950s, sailors from all around were stationed at the Memphis Naval Air Station in Millington, and they wanted pizza.

How to cook pizza in a hooded barbecue? ›

Then turn them to medium-high, close the hood and heat the BBQ until it reaches about 220°. Place your pizza on the base and quickly close the hood again – try not to open the hood too often or for too long, your BBQ is just like your oven in the kitchen, the longer the hood is up, the more heat you will lose.

How to cook a pizza from California pizza Kitchen? ›

Simply pop your CPK Take and Bake Pizza into a 450-degree oven for 7-10 minutes (cook time may vary by oven) and finish with included fresh garnishes to enjoy restaurant-quality perfection.

Did CPK create the BBQ chicken pizza? ›

It turns out, the first ever BBQ chicken pizza creation belonged to California Pizza Kitchen's first menu. This outrageous, now famous creation was invented by the acclaimed pizza chef, Ed LaDou. LaDou was a famous chef who used to work for Wolfgang Puck at his Spago restaurant in Los Angeles.

What is the first pizza restaurant in the world? ›

In 1830, Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba was opened in Naples. Most historians consider this to be the world's first pizzeria. It became a meeting place for artists, students or others with little money so, in most cases, the pizza was simple.

What pizza oven sits on top of the BBQ? ›

Have you ever thought that you could convert your barbeque so easily? The Bakerstone is the most copied pizza oven box design in the world. This is the patented original product. Simply Place the pizza oven box on top of your BBQs.

What temperature do you barbecue pizza? ›

When grilling indirectly, the temperature of the grill should be around 375-400 degrees. You do not want the heat too high because that can cause the bottom of the pizza crust to overcook and burn. No one likes a burnt pizza! When using a pizza stone, keep the temperature of the grill between 450-475 degrees.

Can you cook pizza on a pizza pan on the BBQ? ›

Pizza pans with small holes work best for this recipe. Spread out crust on pan, top with sauce, cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. When coals are hot, place pizza to outer edge. Keep vents (if you have them) half open.

Do you close the lid on a BBQ pizza oven? ›

Cook as you would in any oven, close the lid and check every 5 minutes rotate to keep the pizza browning evenly. I do this all the time. Quite simply put it on the grill, close the cover and let the whole thing get hot. I have a temperature gauge on my grill so I know it's much hotter than my oven.

Can you cook pizza on a BBQ without a lid? ›

Give your dough about 3 minutes to cook without a lid, or between 1 to 2 minutes if you're keeping the lid on. Lift the dough with your tongs every 30 seconds. Your pizza should be cooking enough that there are grill marks on it, but it shouldn't be crispy.

Can you turn a BBQ into a pizza oven? ›

Can you cook pizza on a BBQ? If you want to dabble in cooking pizzas, you can also try it on a traditional barbecue, so long as it has a lid. You will need to heat your barbecue to as high a temperature as you can safely do. Then, place your fresh pizza onto a pizza stone and place inside for a couple of minutes.

How do you make pizza taste like a restaurant? ›

10 Tips for Making Restaurant-Style Pizza at Home
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  2. 2/10. Rise Above. ...
  3. 3/10. Cornmeal is Key. ...
  4. 4/10. Simmer Your Sauce. ...
  5. 5/10. Steady on the Sauce. ...
  6. 6/10. Less is More. ...
  7. 7/10. Set on Stone. ...
  8. 8/10. Crank the Heat.
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Why did California Pizza Kitchen go out of business? ›

The 35-year-old pizza chain filed for bankruptcy because of restrictions on indoor dining in several U.S. states. It used the process to reduce its debt and closed several unprofitable locations. CPK exited bankruptcy in mid-November.

What makes a pizza a California pizza? ›

California-style pizza, a thin-crust pizza noted for its fresh, nontraditional toppings, such as chicken, peanut sauce, artichoke hearts, and goat cheese rather than the standard pepperoni and mozzarella.

Who first put barbecue sauce on pizza? ›

Barbecue chicken pizza, the brainchild of Ed LaDou, the first pizza chef at Wolfgang Puck's famed Los Angeles restaurant, Spago and the original California Pizza Kitchen's menu developer, has been popular ever since LaDou conceived the idea in 1985.

Who invented BBQ nachos? ›

Although there has been debate among local BBQ restaurant owners, everyone is adamant that BBQ nachos were born in Memphis. According to stories told, in the early 1980s, a waitress at a local shop began to serve customers a pile of chips with pulled pork on top.

What country made BBQ chicken pizza? ›

Order Outside the Box With BBQ Chicken Pizza

Pizza may have originated in Italy, but the idea to create pizza with nontraditional toppings — like BBQ Chicken — was born in California. Although derided by some pizza purists, the so-called “California Pizza” movement took firm hold in the 1980s and has refused to let go.

Who invented grilled pizza? ›

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