People have strong feelings about their pizza, especially when it comes to barbecue chicken pizza. You either love it or hate it. You may be one of those people that love the sweet tangy flavor of barbecue chicken but have a hard time convincing others to order it for dinner. Ask the pizzeria to make the pizza this way, and you will win over the doubters.

The Crust

Pizza crust should be chewy. Ideally it should be made with bread flour instead of all-purpose flour. Pick a restaurant that makes its own dough. However, the dough does not need to be made fresh daily. It will actually have a better flavor if it has sat in the refrigerator for two to three days before it is cooked. Your waitress or chef shouldn't be ashamed to tell you that they usually make the dough Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

The Sauce

The biggest mistake that people make when doing a barbecue chicken pizza is they leave off the pizza sauce. Instead they will cover the entire pizza in barbecue sauce. That is not what you are looking for. The pizza will end up tasting too sweet and will be overpowering in its flavor, and not in a good way.

Let your friends have a hint of the barbecue flavor. Pizza sauce instead of barbecue sauce is going to balance out the flavors perfectly.

The Chicken

The barbecue chicken can be grilled, roasted or even fried as long as it has been covered in barbecue sauce. It should not be dripping in sauce; just a nice coating will still give you the flavor that you want.

The Extra Toppings

Pizza is still about the toppings, and barbecue chicken pizza is no different. Always ask for bacon with your pizza. The smoky flavor is a perfect complement for the sauce.

Hot peppers are another great choice. Jalapeno peppers are best, but if you are worried about having too much spice in your pizza then ask for Ancho pepper. It is not quite as spicy, but still has a good flavor. Green or red pepper can be substituted as a last resort.

Finally, you need to have good mozzarella cheese on your pizza. Don't get sidetracked with cheddar or Colby jack cheese. Your pizza will taste more like pizza with traditional white mozzarella cheese.

Now you know the secret to ordering the perfect barbecue chicken pizza from Tony & Joe's Pizzeria. If you follow these ordering directions, you will win over even the most adamant barbecue chicken hater.