Thai Chicken Pizza

4.84 from 6 votes

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Thai chicken pizza is one of my favorite recipes with peanut butter.

a close up of a slice of thai chicken pizza

We like pizza in our household, and we particularly like pizza recipes on Platter Talk.  This past Sunday found us at the cottage enjoying a perfect summer weekend.  Sometimes those weekends include rain, even a hard rain – albeit brief.

Such was the case this past Sunday afternoon, following a hot and humid Saturday filled with our boys and a few good friends.  When the rain came on Sunday there was a palpable sense of relief by all for the much needed break from our humidity.

It seemed like an ideal afternoon for pizza and so on went the oven and out came the stone.

thai chicken topping for a pizza
I’ve only made this Thai chicken pizza a few times, the reason for this I can’t give you because it’s among my favorites.  There’s spice, there’s sweet, there is a little salt, and there is some bitter – all flavors that are commonly associated with Thai cuisine.

three slices of thai chicken pizza

I find the flavor of this to be so complex that it could easily be prepared sans chicken or meat of any kind.  I personally love chicken and it provides a nice mellow protein to accompany the more aromatic ingredients.  Besides, this seemed like an excellent use of the Cornell chicken barbecue that was leftover from the previous day.

I’ve found that (shredded) rotisserie chicken from our favorite grocery store works very well too and eliminates the hassle of having to prepare chicken just for this recipe.

A close up of a slice of thai chicken pizza

On this Sunday afternoon, along with this great tasting pizza, came another fun component to the day.  Our oldest son’s friend, Noah – a budding 17 year old entrepreneur and aspiring photographer asked if he could do a photo shot with me.

It had been a long time since I had done a joint photo shoot and I enthusiastically consented.  There is something special about the energy of a younger person who is excited about their future and their passion.  We essentially made the pizza together, shooting as we went and of course after.

Some three hours and maybe a few crumbs later, we found ourselves packing up for the hour ride back to to “town” and plans for the following cottage weekend already in motion.  We love summer, and we love pizza.  Hope you try this one!  -Dan

 
 
a whole thai chicken pizza

 

Thai Chicken Pizza

4.84 from 6 votes
A Platter Talk Exclusive
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • Pizza Dough
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce, optional
  • 1 hot chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped (and more for garnish)
  • juice from 1 lime or 1/2 lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken, rotisserie chicken works great!
  • 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red peppers

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to highest setting (if using pizza stone) or 400 degrees F. if using medal baking sheet.
  • Using large saute pan, warm olive oil over medium heat and add green onions and garlic, sauteing until tender and translucent.
  • Add peanut butter and coconut milk, stirring until melted and thoroughly incorporated.
  • Add soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, fish sauce, chopped chili pepper, cilantro leaves and lime or lemon juice.
  • Stir mixture over low heat until completely blended.
  • Place dough on stone or baking sheet and top with sauce.
  • Evenly distribute chicken over sauce.
  • Top with cheese and red peppers
  • Place in oven for 18-25 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
  • Garnish with additional cilantro leaves.

Notes

Adjust amounts of peanut butter and coconut milk by small increments, to achieve desired consistency for peanut sauce.
In lieu of crunchy peanut butter, use creamy type and crush some peanuts for added texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 589kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 1601mg, Potassium: 504mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 284IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 82mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
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Dan & Scott split their time between Wisconsin and Southwest Florida and are dads to six boys. Good food runs through their veins, and they love showing others how to cook easy recipes.

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37 Comments

  1. I used to get a Thai Chicken Pizza at the California Pizza Kitchen. It was my favorite! I love all the flavors that you got here as well! It’s hot here this week, and I’ve been thinking of doing some grilling. This is the answer! Thanks!

  2. 5 stars
    We LOVE Thai food and pizza…so this is a winner for sure. Homemade pizza is the best. I will be glad when grilling season is back. Cooking the pizza on the BBQ is awesome.

  3. 5 stars
    Oh my goodness, that list of ingredients including peanut butter!! My family would go wild for this pizza, so original bravo:-)

  4. 5 stars
    You had me at pizza! Pizza is the one food that I refuse to live without…i could give up just about anything else. Love the flavour combo and can’t wait to try.

  5. 5 stars
    I love Thai food and I love pizza but I have never thought about combining these two. What an awesome idea!

  6. 5 stars
    Sounds like a great get-away and pizza party! Chicken pizzas had never appealed to me because most of what I have seen is is for BBQ chicken pizza. This, on the other hand, sound incredibly delicious and appetizing!

  7. ooo we order a Thai shrimp pizza at a local pizza place, and it’s the bomb. Love thai spices on pizza!

  8. If I could eat pizza with red wine everyday of my life I still don’t think I would get enough. This one looks delicious!!

  9. Oh, yum! Thai Chicken Pizza has been on my ‘to do’ list ever since I tried it in a restaurant. This looks fantastic! I love the flavors! 🙂