Preheat oven to 500 F degrees. Place the pizza on a pizza stone (preferred) or baking sheet with a silicone mat.
In a small bowl, toss the chickpeas, bbq sauce and hot sauce in a bowl to combine. Set aside.
On the pizza dough, spread the tomato sauce over the pizza. Top with the cheese, the tomato slices and the onion slices. They can overlap the edges of the crust if you'd like, or you can leave it bare for a solid crust edge.
Add the bbq chickpeas on top. Sprinkle garlic powder all over the entire pizza.
Drizzle olive oil over the top.
Place in the oven and bake for 14-17 minutes, until cheese is melty, and the dough is ready. Check to ensure it isn't burning after the 14 minute mark. If you want you can broil the pizza for a few extra minutes afterwards - just watch that it doesn't burn!!
Remove, let cool slightly, and enjoy! Top with chopped parsley for garnish if you want.
Notes
To store: Store leftover pizza wrapped in foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it in a 425ºF oven until it’s warmed through, or in the microwave.
To freeze: Freeze this BBQ chickpea pizza for up to 3 months; wrap it tightly to prevent freezer burn. For faster, more even reheating, let it thaw in the refrigerator before warming it up according to the instructions above.
This recipe is vegan and has gluten free options. I recommend using fresh, organic ingredients for the best result, but you can use what you have on hand! It is very flexible!I love using my Strawberry BBQ Sauce and my Homemade Tomato Sauce with Roasted Garlic for this pizza.