Thai Chicken Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Thai Chicken Pizza
Description
Thai Chicken Pizza starts with thinly rolled-out pizza dough as the foundation. The standout element is a homemade peanut sauce made by blending peanut butter with rice vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, honey, and sesame oil, thinned to spreadable consistency. This sauce provides a tangy, slightly sweet layer that is rich and nutty.
The pizza is topped with shredded cooked chicken, chopped onions, shredded carrot with excess moisture squeezed out, and a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Baking at high heat crisps the crust and melts the cheese to a bubbly finish, infusing the toppings with warmth while maintaining some freshness.
After baking, the pizza is garnished with chopped fresh cilantro, which adds a bright contrast to the rich peanut sauce. The combination results in a fusion dish that blends the texture of crispy crust and melted cheese with the layered flavors of Thai-inspired sauce and fresh toppings.
Make-ahead options include preparing the peanut sauce days in advance or assembling the pizza hours before baking to facilitate convenient meal preparation.
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce:
- 1 large pizza dough thinly rolled out
- 3 Tablespoons peanut butter smooth or chunky
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 Tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2-3 Tablespoons water
Toppings:
- 1 heaping cup chicken cooked, shredded
- 1/4 cup onion chopped; red or green
- 3 Tablespoons carrot moisture squeezed out, shredded
- 1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese freshly shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
- Peanut Sauce: In food processor or blender, combine peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, honey and sesame oil. Add enough water to thin to a smooth sauce spreading consistency. Set aside.
- Assemble: Spread peanut sauce over the surface of pizza crust.
- Scatter chicken pieces over top and sprinkle with green onions, carrot and cheese.
- Bake for 7-12 minutes or until crust is cooked and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- The peanut sauce can be prepared 3-5 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- This pizza can be assembled several hours before baking to save time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1160IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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