This pizza is not like the ones you’re used to. Instead of going to the local pizza place, this recipe is for those who love trying new flavors. We’re mixing Thai tastes with the universally loved pizza. If you’re excited to try something different, this recipe is right.
What’s Different About This Pizza?
The only usual parts of this pizza are the dough and the mozzarella cheese. Everything else brings a Thai twist. Instead of tomato sauce, there’s a peanut sauce made from natural peanut butter and red curry paste. Rather than using toppings like pepperoni, this pizza has grilled chicken marinated in fish sauce. And instead of pineapple, how about mango? Add some scallions, cilantro, and chopped peanuts; you’ve got something new. It might sound strange at first, but it’ll all make sense when you taste it.
Ingredients and Preparation
To marinate the chicken, you’ll need chicken thighs, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, and water. Mix natural peanut butter, red curry paste, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, and rice vinegar for the sauce. You’ll also need pizza dough, which you can buy or make yourself, and mango, scallions, cilantro, and peanuts as a topping.
Here’s how you make it:
1. Mix the chicken thighs, fish sauce, water, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Cover it and let it sit for 30 minutes.
2. While the chicken marinates, make the peanut sauce by heating all the sauce ingredients until smooth.
3. Heat your grill, cook the chicken on each side for a few minutes, then let it rest.
4. Cut the chicken into thin slices.
5. Heat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Split the dough in half and stretch it on a baking sheet.
7. Spread the sauce on the dough, add cheese, and top with chicken, mango, and scallions.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the crust is golden.
9. Let the pizzas cool, then add cilantro and peanuts, slice, and serve.
What If You Don’t Like Cilantro?
Cilantro is a common herb in Thai food, but not everyone likes it because it tastes like soap to some. If you don’t like cilantro, you can use Thai basil, sweet basil, or Italian parsley instead. These herbs give a fresh, herbal taste and add a nice pop of color.
Customizing Your Thai Pizza
This recipe is just a starting point. Feel free to change it to match your taste. Not a fan of chicken? Try beef strips or shrimp instead. If fish sauce isn’t your thing, use soy sauce. And if you’re not sure about mango on pizza, try red bell peppers for a sweet twist.
Whether changing the toppings or the sauce, pizza is a great dish for experimenting. Try this Thai-inspired pizza and make it your own!
