Thai Grilled Chicken
First created in Thailand, this Thai Grilled Chicken pizza is a very tasty chicken pizza worth trying at home.
Baked as shown, this pizza enjoys an exceptional taste, coupled with a utopian smell.
Always ensure you get the freshest toppings and complement them with a perfect base for you and family to savor a scrumptious feast.
In the mood for a Chicken pizza using a Peanut sauce? Scroll down to be hungry!
There’s something about pizza that just makes it irresistible to so many people. One reason is the combination of flavors and textures. The combination of warm, gooey cheese and flavorful sauce is hard to beat. Plus, you can add all sorts of toppings to a pizza, from meats like pepperoni and sausage to vegetables like mushrooms and bell peppers.
This allows for endless flavor combinations to suit everyone’s taste. Another reason is that pizza is a comfort food, it’s warm, it’s filling and it brings back memories of happy times with friends and family.
Additionally, pizza is also a social food, it’s perfect to share with friends and family while watching a game or just hanging out. All of these reasons contribute to why pizza is one of the most beloved foods around the world.
Pizza in Thailand
If you thought Pizza wasn’t common in Thailand, you’d be correct. Vegetables, Meats, herbs, and Spices are the building blocks of most Thai dishes. In Thailand, eating food is considered a group activity, and eating alone is considered a sign of bad luck.
Take a look at some of the other pizzas from Thailand here.
| Origin | Thailand |
| Type | Chicken |
| Sauce | Peanut Sauce |
Thai Grilled Chicken Pizza Recipe
Below we’ve created a recipe for you to make a delicious homemade Thai Grilled Chicken Pizza whether it be in your wood fired pizza oven or your kitchen oven.
| Dough | 2 hours |
| Assembly | 10 minutes |
| Baking | 12-20 minutes |
Thai Grilled Chicken Pizza Ingredients
Choose enough of the pizza toppings for the amount of pizzas you plan to make. The pizza sauce and dough ingredients below are designed for 3-4 pizzas, so scale up or down, based on your requirements.
Simple Pizza dough
- 1 cup (250 ml) luke-warm water
- 400 g (2 2/3 cups) 00 or pizza flour
- 2 tsps (7 g sachet) dried yeast
- 3 tbsps (1/4 cup) olive oil
- 2 tsps salt
Thai Grilled Chicken Pizza Toppings
Toppings used in this pizza recipe, are;
- Grilled Chicken
- Red Hot Thai Chilies
- Shredded Carrot
- Shredded Red Cabbage
- Chili Peppers Flakes
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Curry powder
SImple Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Want to try a different sauce? See our article on the different types of pizza sauces.
TIP
You can click on any of the tags at the bottom of this page, to find other pizzas besides Thai Grilled Chicken Pizza, that use that topping.
Pizza Dough Method
You can either make your own dough following the simple steps below, or you can purchase a premade pizza base at your local store.
- Whisk the lukewarm water and yeast in a plastic or glass jug. Let mixture stand for five minutes.
- Add salt and flour in a large bowl. Create a hollow well in the middle and gently pour the liquid yeast mixture and oil.
- Using a spatula, or your hands, mix the dough really well until smooth. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for five minutes.
- Lightly oil a bowl, and place dough in it and cover with plastic wrap. Leave in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes to an hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for another 5 minutes or until smooth.
- Sprinkle a little flour on the bench before rolling to prevent dough from sticking.
- Divide the dough into balls, and roll out bases to desired size.
TIP: We have other dough recipes if you would like to try your hand at sourdough, poolish or more.
Simple Peanut Sauce Method
This simple peanut sauce will taste great!
- Add sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce and water in a bowl.
- Stir or whisk until well combined.
- Leave to sit five minutes.
- It’s now ready for use.
- Can be stored in fridge for up to 3 days.
With this pizza sauce recipe, you can make it in advance and store it in the fridge for up to five days.
Preparing Thai Grilled Chicken Pizza
Start by heating your oven to at least 450 degrees.
Spread out your dough on a well floured surface.
If you have a pizza peel, flour the peel and create your pizza on it.
Start by spreading the sauce all over the base. This pizza uses Peanut Sauce. Spread the Peanut Sauce Thinly yet evenly, leaving a margin for the crust.
Add the largest toppings first – typically meat or seafood, then the smaller toppings.
Add cheese last, and sprinkle it all over to help keep the toppings in place when it melts.
This pizza has the following toppings:
- Grilled Chicken
- Red Hot Thai Chilies
- Shredded Carrot
- Shredded Red Cabbage
- Chili Peppers Flakes
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Curry powder
Whilst this pizza is very good on its own, or why not with other pizzas as well?
Baking
Put the Thai Grilled Chicken pizza on the middle shelf of the oven and wait for approximately 10 minutes.
After roughly 10 minutes, check on the pizza.
Pizza should be ready within 15 minutes. However, allow it to cook to personal taste.
About Carrot
Carrots may not seem like the most obvious choice when it comes to pizza toppings, but they can be a surprisingly delicious addition. Carrots are a versatile vegetable that can add a unique flavor to any pizza.
They can be added fresh or cooked, grated or diced and blended with other ingredients for an extra special topping. You can even roast carrots first before adding them on top of the pizza for a sweeter taste.
Pizza Tools
When making Thai Grilled Chicken Pizza, it’s always handy to have the right pizza making tools. Here’s what items I always recommend…
Pizza Cutters
The one pizza tool everyone should own. There are a few varieities to choose from, see how to cut pizza for more.
Pizza Stone
A pizza stone is a great way to up your pizza game at home. Read more about cooking with a Pizza Stone.
Food Containers
Leftovers need to go somewhere, and I hate using lots of plastic wrap or alfoil. I prefer good air tight clear containers for my fridge.
Peanut Sauce
Peanut Sauce is made by combining crushed roasted Peanuts, water and various Spices. Whilst it is now a part of global cuisine, it originated in Indonesia and is a mainstay in Southeast Asian dishes.
Peanut sauce is a classic dipping sauce for Chicken, however is now used with vegetable dishes, seafood, other meats and more.
Keeping Pizza
Leftovers after the meal? Here are some tips.
Chill in the fridge
You can keep pizza in plastic wrap or a container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Can you freeze pizza?
You can freeze pizza for up to three months, however I’d suggest consuming it within the first few weeks, ideally.
How to reheat
There are many ways to reheat pizza. We cover seven of them in this article.
Chicken Pizzas
Keen on seeing more than Thai Grilled Chicken pizza? We have plenty of other Chicken pizza recipes to look at, as well. Enjoy!
Pizza making FAQ
Below we’ve compiled the most common pizza making questions and provided expert answers. Are you looking for how to make awesome pizza at home? Please read on!
Can I use brown sugar when making pizza dough?
Yes, however I personally prefer white sugar. I feel it helps feed the yeast better, however all of pizza dough making is constant experimentation, so try it out with brown sugar and you may be surprised with the results!
How to defrost pizza dough?
You should defrost frozen pizza dough by leaving it in a warm place for at least a few hours. You can also then use the defrost mode on your microwave to speed up the process a little.
Can I make pizza without making pizza dough?
Absolutely! Just buy a premade base at your shopping centre, or even ask your local pizza store if they will sell you some bases or dough. It’s amazing how many people will willingly do this, to encourage you to start your homemade pizza hobby.
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