Thai Chicken Pizza
Thai Chicken Pizza combines a crispy pizza crust with tender chicken, creamy peanut sauce, mozzarella cheese, crunchy vegetables, and fresh cilantro. Inspired by the famous California Pizza Kitchen favorite, this homemade pizza delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors in every bite.
Equipment
- grater
- Large skillet
- medium saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Pizza Cutter
- Pizza stone or baking sheet
- Rolling Pin
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Peanut Sauce
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Vietnamese chili sauce or dried chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
For the Chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 oz boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ¾-inch cubes
For the Pizza
- ¼ cup carrots shredded
- ½ cup bean sprouts
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts chopped
- 4 scallions thinly sliced
- Pizza dough
Instructions
- Combine all the peanut sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Simmer for 1 minute.
- Divide the sauce into two portions.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes until fully cooked.
- Allow the chicken to cool.
- Coat the chicken with part of the peanut sauce.
- Refrigerate until needed.
- Preheat the oven to 245°C (475°F).
- Preheat the pizza stone if using one.
- Roll the pizza dough into a 9-inch circle.
- Spread part of the peanut sauce over the dough, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Top with the chicken, scallions, bean sprouts, and carrots.
- Add a little more mozzarella and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Bake for 9 to 10 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and toppings to make the second pizza.
Notes & Wine Advice
Recipe Notes
For the crispiest crust, preheat a pizza stone for at least 30 minutes before baking. Do not overload the pizza with toppings, as this can make the crust soft. The peanut sauce can be prepared up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Garnish with fresh cilantro immediately after baking for the brightest flavor and color.Wine Advice
A lightly chilled Riesling balances the spicy peanut sauce and savory chicken beautifully. For a more aromatic pairing, a glass of Gewürztraminer complements the sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors perfectly.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 1/8 of a pizza | Calories: 330 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 540 mg | Sugar: 5 g