Recreate California Pizza Kitchen's famous Thai Chicken Pizza at home with this flavorful recipe. Packed with bold flavors and a touch of spice, it’s a delightful twist on traditional pizza!
California Pizza Kitchen Thai Chicken Pizza
Recreate California Pizza Kitchen’s famous Thai Chicken Pizza at home with this flavorful recipe. Packed with bold flavors and a touch of spice, it’s a delightful twist on traditional pizza!
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Large skillet
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- grater
Ingredients
For the Spicy Peanut Sauce:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vietnamese chili sauce or dried chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- For the Thai Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾-inch cubes
For the Pizza:
- Pizza dough use your favorite recipe
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 scallions slivered diagonally
- ½ cup white bean sprouts
- ¼ cup carrots shredded
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
To Make the Spicy Peanut Sauce:
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil and let simmer gently for 1 minute.
- Divide the sauce into two portions: one for coating the chicken and one for spreading on the pizza.
- Set aside.
To Make the Thai Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken cubes and cook, stirring, for 5-6 minutes or until just cooked through.
- Do not overcook.
- Chill the cooked chicken in the refrigerator.
- Once chilled, coat the chicken with ¼ cup of the prepared sauce.
- Set aside in the refrigerator.
To Assemble the Pizza:
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- If using a pizza stone, preheat it in the oven.
- Roll out the pizza dough to a 9-inch circle and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Using a large spoon, spread ¼ cup of the spicy peanut sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
- Sprinkle ¾ cup mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Distribute half the chicken, green onions, bean sprouts, and shredded carrots evenly over the cheese.
- Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup mozzarella cheese on top, followed by 2 tablespoons of chopped peanuts.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and golden, and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro over the hot surface.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough and toppings to make a second pizza.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Pair this flavorful pizza with a side of fresh Thai cucumber salad for a refreshing contrast.
Wine Pairing:
A slightly sweet white wine like Riesling or Gewürztraminer pairs wonderfully with the bold and spicy flavors of this Thai-inspired pizza.
Nutrition values
Serving: 1 1/8 of a pizza | Calories: 330 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 17 g | Sugar: 5 g