Thai Chicken Pizza Recipe: Tangy Peanut Sauce & Crispy Crust

This Thai chicken pizza features a sweet and savory Thai peanut sauce and is finished with fresh, crunchy vegetables for an irresistible flavor combination inspired by a popular California Pizza Kitchen pie.

Why Make This Recipe

This easy Thai Chicken Pizza is inspired by the famous CPK version. It’s balanced—sweet, savory, fresh and crunchy—and makes a fun twist on classic pizza night. The homemade Thai peanut sauce combined with crisp toppings brings an Asian-inspired flavor profile that feels special but is simple to make at home.

Ingredient Notes

• Thai Peanut Sauce: A sweet and savory peanut-based sauce that provides rich Thai flavor for the pizza.
• Pizza Dough: Homemade dough works beautifully, but store-bought dough, premade crusts or flatbreads (naan or pita) can be used as shortcuts.
• Chicken: White meat like chicken breast is preferred. Pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken speeds up the process.
• Mozzarella: Shredded mozzarella melts easily and complements the peanut sauce.
• Toppings: Matchstick carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, chopped peanuts, green onions and cilantro add fresh crunch and brightness.

How to Make Homemade Thai Peanut Sauce

1. Add ingredients to a pot. Place the peanut butter, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, chicken broth, crushed red pepper, ground ginger, sesame oil, minced garlic, rice wine vinegar and water in a small saucepan.
2. Cook. Whisk over medium heat until smooth. Simmer a few minutes until the sauce thickens to the consistency of runny peanut butter. Remove from heat and set aside.

How to Make This Pizza Recipe

1. Preheat oven. Preheat oven to 475°F (246°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet and sprinkle a little cornmeal on it to prevent sticking and add crunch.
2. Stretch pizza crust. Roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle. Fold or pinch the edge to form a crust rim. Brush the rim with a little olive oil and sprinkle a bit of sea salt on the edge.
3. Add sauce and toppings. Spread about 2/3 cup of the Thai peanut sauce evenly over the dough, leaving the crust rim un-sauced. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cooked, thinly sliced chicken over the sauce.
4. Bake. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Finish with fresh toppings. Remove the pizza from the oven and top with matchstick carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro and chopped roasted peanuts. Slice and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What to Serve with This Recipe

This pizza pairs nicely with bright, fresh sides. Crisp green salads or a pineapple-basil salad complement the rich peanut flavors and add a refreshing contrast.

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Thai Chicken Pizza Recipe (Summary)

Ingredients

Thai Peanut Sauce

• 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
• 4 teaspoons honey
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water

Pizza Ingredients

• Pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
• 2/3 cup Thai peanut sauce
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 4–5 ounces cooked, thinly sliced chicken
• 1/3 cup matchstick carrots
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• Thinly sliced green onions
• Handful of chopped cilantro
• Olive oil and cornmeal for the pan

Instructions

1. Make the Thai peanut sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth and cook until thickened. Remove from heat.
2. Preheat oven to 475°F. Grease a baking sheet and sprinkle cornmeal on it.
3. Roll or stretch the dough into a 12-inch circle and pinch the edges to form a crust. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
4. Brush the crust rim with olive oil and sprinkle sea salt. Spread 2/3 cup peanut sauce over the dough, leaving the rim clear. Top with shredded mozzarella and cooked chicken.
5. Bake 10–12 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is melted.
6. Remove from oven and finish with carrots, bell pepper, green onions, cilantro and chopped peanuts. Slice and serve.

Notes

Pizza crust alternatives: Use homemade dough, a no-rise yeast-free dough for a quicker option, or several flatbreads such as naan or pitas to make individual flatbread-style pizzas.

Originally posted September 27, 2018