Creamy peanut sauce, tender chicken, and bright veggies combine for a flavorful, fusion-inspired pizza.
# Components:
→ Peanut Sauce
01 - 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
04 - 1 tablespoon honey
05 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 2-3 tablespoons warm water, to thin
→ Pizza Assembly
09 - 1 prepared 12-inch pizza crust
10 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced or shredded
11 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
13 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
16 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
18 - 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Gradually add warm water until the sauce reaches a spreadable consistency.
03 - Place the pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread a generous layer of the prepared peanut sauce over the crust, reserving 1-2 tablespoons for drizzling later.
04 - Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the peanut sauce.
05 - Arrange the cooked chicken, shredded carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, and thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
06 - Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust edges are golden brown.
08 - Remove the pizza from the oven. Drizzle the reserved peanut sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro leaves. Slice and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
