This Teriyaki Chicken Pizza recipe combines the flavors of sweet and savory teriyaki sauce with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and gooey cheese on a homemade pizza crust. It's a perfect fusion of American and Asian cuisines, creating a unique and flavorful dish that will satisfy your taste buds. The combination of teriyaki sauce with chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onions adds a burst of flavors and textures to every bite. It's a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza that you can easily make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into your desired shape.
- Transfer the rolled dough onto a baking sheet or a pizza stone.
- Spread the teriyaki sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Top with shredded chicken, pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro (optional) before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Teriyaki sauce is a popular Japanese sauce made from soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sugar.
You can use store-bought pizza dough or make your own from scratch for this recipe.
Adding cilantro as a garnish adds a fresh and aromatic flavor to the pizza.
Teriyaki chicken pizza is a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite toppings.