This is Asian style Thai Chicken Pizza Served with spicy peanut sauce it will keep you from eating takeout all month long. It's loaded with crunchy scallions, sweet carrots and cilantro and has the perfect texture.
Why You’ll Love This Thai Chicken Pizza Recipe
This easy Thai-inspired recipe will have you driving by your favorite pizza place and going straight home to a fresh-from-the-oven pizza.
- Great for freezing. Whenever you're craving pizza late at night, pull one out of the refrigerator.
- Better than a pizza place. This Asian-style pizza is something you won't find at your average pizza place, so you're in for a super unique and delicious dinner.
- convenient. A scone base lets you focus on building out more flavor through the peanut butter, chicken and vegetable toppings.
- Fast. Makes 2 pizzas in just 20 minutes!
Recipe ingredients
The homemade peanut sauce on this Thai chicken pizza is tangy, sweet and spicy, providing the perfect balance of flavors. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.
for pizza
- Naan – Don't worry if it's a little stale. Regardless, it will crisp up in the oven.
- roast chicken- Feel free to use homemade shredded chicken.
- onion– You only need the green part.
- coriander- It must be fresh cilantro to get that fresh, spicy flavor.
- carrot – Leftover baby carrots are perfect for this.
- mozzarella cheese – Any melted cheese such as cheddar, gouda or muenster will work.
peanut butter
- water – You can also use vegetable stock.
- I am a willow—— I prefer low sodium. If using regular soy sauce, reduce the amount by 1/4.
- Rice wine vinegar—— Boiling sake also works.
- ginger: Choose fresh or grated ginger.
- garlic: Fresh garlic and minced garlic are best. Garlic powder can make the sauce grainy.
- Red pepper flakes: Chili pepper or chili oil is a good substitute.
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
How to Make Thai Chicken Pizza
Pre-made naan can save you a lot of prep time. All you have to do is assemble the pizza. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.
- Prepare the oven. Preheat oven to 375F. Place scones on baking sheet.
- Make peanut butter. Place all ingredients for peanut butter in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
- Assemble pizza. Divide the peanut butter between the two naans. Add mozzarella cheese, chicken, cilantro, carrots and green onions to each pizza.
- Bake it. Place in oven for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Tips and variations
This Thai Chicken Pizza is a great way to use up leftover chicken and veggies in the fridge.
- Use leftovers. Chop any Thai Spicy Grilled Chicken, Sesame Lime Chickenor Curry grilled chicken Have leftovers and use them for this recipe.
- More vegetables. Thinly sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, sprouts, and baby broccoli are great ways to make this pizza dinner more substantial.
- Make it vegetarian. Swap the chicken for crumbled tofu, tempeh, or just add more veggies.
- Use store bought. If you're in a hurry, you can use your favorite store-bought Thai peanut butter or seasoning instead. I prefer the low sodium version.
- Increase heat. Slice some red Thai, jalapeno, or serrano peppers and sprinkle them on your pizza for a spicy kick.
Food recommendations
This Crispy Thai Chicken Pizza is a hearty dinner option in its own right. You can also serve it with mine Thai Mango and Avocado Salad or Thai Quinoa Salad with Peanut Dressing. If you want something warm and comforting, try mine Vegetable Thai Noodle Soup. For something rich in protein, opt for mine Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps.
Store correctly
I always make two pizzas, eat one immediately and freeze the other for later.
- refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- refrigerator: Wrap it whole or cut it in half in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake as normal. You can also heat frozen food directly in the oven by adding 10 minutes to the heating time.
- To reheat: Place in the microwave and heat in 15 second increments until hot. You can also bake in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
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This 20-minute Thai Chicken Pizza recipe with spicy peanut sauce, scallions, carrots, and mozzarella cheese makes an easy weeknight dinner.
Pizza ingredients:
peanut butter:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine water, peanut butter, rice wine vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, freshly grated ginger {or 1/2 tsp. Grated ginger, garlic cloves and red pepper flakes. Mix together until combined.
- Next, place two scones on a baking sheet.
- Evenly distribute peanut butter, mozzarella cheese, and chicken. {4 oz. Each naan}, top each naan with fresh chopped cilantro, grated carrots and green onions.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Cut and serve!
