Thai Chicken Pizza combines the unexpected flavors of Thai cuisine with the comforting goodness of pizza. A creamy peanut sauce, tender chicken, and fresh cilantro transform your pizza night into a taste bud adventure. Ready to impress your family? This surprisingly easy recipe is bursting with flavor and perfect for any weeknight.
1/4cupcilantro leaveschopped (and more for garnish)
juice from 1 lime or 1/2 lemon
1 1/2cupsshredded chickenrotisserie chicken works great!
1/2cupshredded white cheddar cheese
1tablespooncrushed 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
For Best Results with this Thai Chicken Pizza Recipe:
Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room temperature ingredients ensures a smooth and creamy peanut sauce, the star of this pizza! Cold peanut butter can make the sauce clumpy and hard to spread.
Don't Overcook: Keep an eye on your pizza to prevent a burnt crust. The ideal outcome is a golden brown crust that complements the cooked chicken and melted cheese.
Pre-heat your oven (and consider a pizza stone): A preheated oven ensures even cooking, while a pizza stone (optional) helps achieve a crispy crust. If you don't have a stone, a baking sheet works too!
Extra Tips
Adjust amounts of peanut butter and coconut milk in small increments to achieve the desired consistency for peanut sauce.
In lieu of crunchy peanut butter, use creamy type and crush some peanuts for added texture.