A Thai-inspired pizza with chili garlic sauce and ginger on the base, baked with mozzarella and chicken, then topped with raw carrot, peanuts, cilantro, lime, and sriracha.
A Thai pizza sounds wrong until you eat one. Tomato sauce mixed with Lee Kum Kee chili garlic sauce and fresh ginger on the base. Mozzarella, bell peppers, red onion, and cooked chicken on top. Then, after baking: shredded raw carrot, peanuts, cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and sriracha drizzled across everything.
The raw toppings go on after the pizza comes out of the oven. This is not negotiable. Cooked cilantro tastes like soap. Cooked peanuts lose their crunch. The lime juice would evaporate. You bake the pizza hot and dress it cold. It works every time, trust me.
Tips for Making Thai Pizza
Mix the sauce before spreading
Combine the tomato sauce with chili garlic sauce and minced fresh ginger in a bowl. Taste it before spreading on the dough. The heat level varies between brands of chili garlic sauce.
Spread thin. The sauce is strong and a thick layer will overpower the toppings.
Add the fresh toppings after baking
Shredded carrot, peanuts, cilantro, lime juice, and sriracha all go on after the pizza is out of the oven.
Add them while the pizza is still hot so the cheese is soft underneath but the fresh ingredients stay raw and crunchy on top.
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Thai Pizza
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: Serves 2
Diet: Omnivore
Description
Flavorful Thai pizza with chili garlic sauce, peanuts, and cilantro. A fun twist on a classic!
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Roll out pizza dough to desired thickness.
- Mix together ginger, chili garlic sauce, and tomato sauce. Spread onto dough.
- Top with cheese, bell peppers, red onion, and chicken.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, or until crust is cooked through.
- Remove from oven and top with raw carrots, cilantro, peanuts, a squeeze of lime juice, and sriracha.
Notes
- For a spicier pizza, add more chili garlic sauce or a dash of sriracha to the sauce mixture.
- To prevent soggy crust, pre-bake the pizza dough for 5-7 minutes before adding toppings.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a pan or oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 50
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of pizza dough should I use?
Any pizza dough works. Store-bought, homemade, or even naan bread as a shortcut. Roll it thin for a crispier base that holds the toppings without getting soggy.
Can I skip the chicken?
Yes. The pizza works as a vegetarian version with just the vegetables, peanuts, and sauces. Add extra bell pepper or some sliced mushrooms if you want more substance.
What is Lee Kum Kee chili garlic sauce?
A Chinese chili sauce made with garlic and red chili peppers. It is available in the Asian section of most grocery stores. Sambal oelek is the closest substitute.