Teriyaki Chicken Pizza
A delicious fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors, this Teriyaki Chicken Pizza features juicy teriyaki-glazed chicken, melted mozzarella cheese, and a crispy pizza crust. Perfect for a sweet and savory twist on classic pizza!
Ingredients
- For the Dough Skip if using store-bought
- 2 ½ cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- For the Teriyaki Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- For the Toppings
- 1 chicken thigh fillet sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon toasted nori strips optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
- Add warm water and olive oil, knead until smooth.
- Let it rest for 1 hour to double in size.
- Make the Teriyaki Sauce
- Combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Cook the Chicken
- Marinate the chicken in half the teriyaki sauce for 30 minutes.
- Pan-sear or grill until fully cooked.
- Assemble the Pizza
- Roll out the dough into a 12-inch round.
- Spread a thin layer of teriyaki sauce as the base.
- Add mozzarella cheese, chicken, onions, and mushrooms.
- Drizzle with Japanese mayonnaise.
- Bake to Perfection
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with toasted nori strips before serving.
Notes
- Make it spicy: Add red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- Make it vegetarian: Swap chicken for grilled tofu or jackfruit.
- Gluten-free option: Use a gluten-free pizza crust and tamari instead of soy sauce.