Description
Savor world-class teriyaki chicken pizza, where grilled chicken meets sweet-tangy sauce on a crispy crust. Culinary magic blends Japanese and Italian influences, promising a delightful slice you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base:
- 1 lb (454 grams) pizza dough, homemade or store-bought, room temperature
Chicken and Protein Toppings:
- 1 cup cooked and chopped chicken (like rotisserie)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Vegetable and Cheese Toppings:
- 2 cups (about 200 grams) broccoli florets (1 medium head)
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) teriyaki sauce
Garnishes:
- Parmesan cheese
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Remove pizza dough from refrigerator and allow to warm to room temperature for optimal elasticity.
- Heat oven to 450°F, preparing a pizza stone or baking sheet for crisp crust development.
- Crisp bacon in skillet until golden brown, then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Using same skillet, quickly sauté broccoli until vibrant green and slightly tender.
- Dust work surface with flour or cornmeal, then gently stretch dough using circular motions to create an even round shape.
- Spread teriyaki sauce evenly across dough surface, leaving a narrow border for crust formation.
- Distribute chicken, crumbled bacon, broccoli, and diced tomatoes across sauced dough.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella cheese over prepared toppings, covering entire pizza surface.
- Carefully slide pizza onto preheated baking surface and cook for 12-15 minutes until crust turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs or additional teriyaki drizzle before serving hot.
Notes
- Ensure pizza dough is at room temperature for easier stretching and better texture.
- Use a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan to cook bacon and broccoli without sticking.
- Customize the pizza for dietary needs by substituting gluten-free dough, plant-based cheese, or swapping chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Prevent soggy crust by patting tomatoes dry and not overloading toppings, which helps achieve a crispy base.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg