Like many typical American families, pizza is absolutely one of our favorite meals. We're not pizza snobs, as we do occasionally turn to a frozen DiGiorno or a quick $5 Little Caesar's. But, we love a gourmet pizza even more, especially when it's homemade. And, don't even get me started on artisan pizzas! 🙂
This is a new favorite to our homemade pizza rotation, thanks to Dax Phillips! The first time I tried this recipe, I ended up making it twice in one week so I could have it again for lunch with a girlfriend. We gave our (total of seven) kids frozen chicken nuggets and fries, so we could pig out on the whole pie ourselves. Yes, we're great moms.
But, you must know when I serve this to our family, Judah eats it, too. It is a little spicy, though, so make sure your kids can handle the heat before they take a bite.
I prefer this particular pizza on thin crust, but it is just fine on regular pan crust as well. So, use your favorite pizza dough recipe (I have yet to claim a favorite thin crust recipe to share, so won't link to any below).
Thai Chicken Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 batch of your favorite pizza dough (I prefer thin crust)
- Flour , for dusting
- Cornmeal , for dusting
- 1/2 cup sweet Asian chili sauce , plus 1-2 Tablespoons to drizzle
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 shallot , thinly sliced
- 1/2 zucchini , sliced vertically, then thinly sliced in half circles
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2/3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Adjust the rack to the bottom third of the oven. Preheat oven and pizza stone (or baking sheet) to 450 degrees F.
- Roll your favorite pizza dough to a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to parchment paper evenly dusted with cornmeal, or use a pizza peel if you have one.
- Spread the Asian sauce evenly over the surface of the crust, then half of the cheese. Top with the shredded chicken. Add the shallots and zucchini, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Finish with the rest of the cheese.
- Carefully transfer the pizza to the hot pizza stone (I leave the parchment underneath to avoid having to slide it off) and bake for 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of your crust. (This is based on thin crust. May need to cook up to 15 minutes for thicker crusts.) Watch for the toppings and crust to become golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle another Tablespoon or two of the Asian sauce over top. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro.
- Wait 3-5 minutes before slicing, then serve immediately.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven at 375 degrees F for 5-8 minutes.
- Source: Simple Comfort Food
Tracey says
Yum, love this combination of flavors Nikki! You're the second person I've seen posting Thai food today, and I'm loving it 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
Yum, this is a terrific combination of tastes. I can always appreciate a pizza, especially one that is this delicious looking 🙂
Julie @ Table for Two says
Wow, this looks phenomenal. I totally want this for dinner. The flavors sound incredible too!! Yum yum!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
That's one of the prettiest pictures of pizza ever! It normally looks so greasy and gross (although it never tastes gross :))
Awesome flavors, too!
Karly says
This looks so good, Nikki! Love the colors and I can just imagine the flavor. Yum!!
Joybee says
What a great flavor combination. I would never have thought to put Thai flavors on a pizza, but it sounds great. I have to try this. Maybe use some Thai basil too. Thanks for the idea.
Christine @ 24 Carrot Kitchen says
What a great combination of flavors. I can't wait to try it.
Your new site looks great!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
I love these flavors. This is amazing, Nikki!
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake says
Looks fabulous! Love the flavor combination!
sarah vine says
Hey I use a native Alaskan Ulu to slice pizzas, too! Best kitchen tool, ever.
Julia says
What a wonderful pizza! I like having new recipes to try out so I am going to add this to the rotation. Beautiful photos too!
Frank Dixon says
You have combined two of my favorite things: Pizza and Thai food. I am eternally grateful and will be making this as soon as humanly possible!
Aggie says
I'm totally craving this!!
Nikki says
haha! Might give you a little bit of heartburn! 😉
Kate says
Can't wait to make this!!! What brand or type of Asian chili sauce did you use???? also would it be okay to leave peanuts out ?
Nikki Gladd says
Hi Kate,
I don't use a certain brand, just whatever is on sale. Yes, you can leave out the peanuts. 🙂