Description
Get ready for a bold, flavor-packed dinner with this Chili Garlic Chicken Pizza! Featuring juicy marinated chicken, a sweet-and-spicy chili garlic glaze, and plenty of gooey cheese, this homemade pizza brings restaurant-quality taste straight to your kitchen. Perfect for pizza night or weekend indulgence!
Ingredients
For the Pizza Dough:
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3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 packet (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
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1¼ cups warm water (105–115°F)
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2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
For the Chili Garlic Chicken:
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1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2–3 red chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
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¼ cup soy sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Pizza Toppings:
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1 cup chili garlic sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ cup shredded provolone cheese (optional)
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
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Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Make the Dough:
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In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, then stir until a dough forms.
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Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
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Prepare the Chili Garlic Chicken:
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Mix olive oil, garlic, chilies, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, and spices in a bowl.
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Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).
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Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, until cooked through and caramelized.
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Assemble the Pizza:
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Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). If using a pizza stone, place it inside to preheat.
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Roll out the dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a pizza peel or baking sheet.
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Spread chili garlic sauce evenly, top with mozzarella, provolone, and cooked chicken.
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Bake:
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Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
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Garnish with cilantro, green onions, and sesame seeds. Slice and serve hot!
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Notes
Adjust the spice level by using fewer chilies or a milder chili garlic sauce.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.
You can use store-bought pizza dough for a quick version.
Perfect pairing: a crisp side salad or an ice-cold drink to balance the heat!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Fusion (Asian-Inspired, American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg