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California Pizza Kitchen's Thai Chicken Pizza recipes

California Pizza Kitchen's Thai Chicken Pizza recipes

This recipe guides you through making a California Pizza Kitchen-inspired Thai Chicken Pizza. It involves preparing a homemade pizza dough, a flavorful Thai peanut sauce, thinly sliced chicken breast, and then assembling and baking the pizza with mozzarella, shredded carrots, cilantro, and green onions. The result is a vibrant, savory-sweet, and slightly spicy pizza.
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Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: lunch/dinner
Cuisine: south east asian
Calories: 2779.7
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons brewed tea
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon green onions
  • 1/2 pound chicken breast cut in 1/4-inch strips
  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowls For dough and sauce preparation
  • 1 Baking Sheet or Pizza Stone For baking the pizza
  • 1 Rolling Pin For shaping the pizza dough
  • 1 Whisk For combining sauce ingredients
  • 1 Skillet For cooking chicken strips

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve 1 tablespoon honey in warm water, then stir in yeast and let bloom for 5-10 minutes. Add flour and salt, mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, brewed tea, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, minced ginger, 2 teaspoons honey, and sesame oil until smooth.
  3. Cut chicken breast into 1/4-inch strips. Cook in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside, if possible.
  5. Shred carrot and chop cilantro and green onions. Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness. Transfer to a pizza peel or parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Spread the prepared Thai peanut sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
  8. Sprinkle shredded Mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then evenly distribute the cooked chicken strips and shredded carrot.
  9. Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro. Slice and serve warm.

Notes

Achieving a truly crisp crust is paramount; preheat your oven and pizza stone (if using) sufficiently. For the dough, ensure your yeast is active and avoid overworking the gluten, which can lead to a tough crust. The Thai peanut sauce is the heart of this pizza; balance the sweet, sour, and spicy notes to your preference. Toasting the sesame seeds intensely deepens their flavor. Consider marinating the chicken strips briefly in a tablespoon of the peanut sauce before cooking to infuse flavor and keep them moist. Don't overload the pizza, as too many toppings can make the crust soggy. Finish with a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro and green onions immediately after baking for vibrant color and aroma.