Chili Garlic Chicken Pizza is a bold, flavor-packed pizza topped with spicy chili garlic chicken, melty mozzarella, and fresh veggies on a crisp golden crust—perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Chili Garlic Chicken Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
– 1 pre-made pizza dough
– 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
– 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
– 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
– Chili flakes, for extra heat (optional)
Instructions
Follow these easy steps to create your Chili Garlic Chicken Pizza:
1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pre-made pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer to Baking Sheet: Place the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. Mix Chicken and Sauce: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken and chili garlic sauce until well coated.
5. Spread the Chicken: Evenly distribute the chili garlic chicken mixture over the pizza dough.
6. Add Vegetables: Scatter the sliced red bell pepper and red onion over the chicken.
7. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the pizza.
8. Drizzle with Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil over the top for added flavor.
9. Season: Sprinkle dried oregano and chili flakes if desired for extra flavor.
10. Bake: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
11. Rest: Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
12. Garnish: Top with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and flavor, if desired.
13. Slice and Serve: Cut into slices and serve hot.
Health Benefits
- Chicken provides lean protein to support muscle health
- Red bell peppers & onions add antioxidants and vitamins
- Olive oil contains heart-healthy fats
- Homemade pizza allows better portion and ingredient control
- Chili garlic sauce boosts flavor without heavy sauces
