Flavorful Chili Garlic Chicken Pizza Recipe You Must Try
This chili garlic chicken pizza is packed with bold flavors, gooey cheese, and a hint of spice, making it the perfect homemade comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Pizza dough (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 chicken breast, boneless and skinless, diced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust based on spice tolerance)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced red onion, bell peppers, or jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare the pizza dough: If using store-bought dough, let it come to room temperature. If making from scratch, follow your favorite recipe and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and golden. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- Roll out the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough to your preferred thickness. Transfer it to your pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Add the pizza sauce: Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the dough, leaving about 1 inch of space around the edges.
- Layer the toppings: Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese. Add the sautéed chili garlic chicken, and any optional toppings like red onion or bell peppers.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish: Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Slice and serve: Let the pizza cool for a minute or two before slicing. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
[‘Preheat your oven for a crispy crust.’, ‘Avoid overloading the toppings to prevent a soggy crust.’, ‘Use fresh garlic for better flavor.’, ‘Adjust spice levels based on preference.’, “Let the dough rest if it’s hard to roll out.”]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Protein: 16
Keywords: pizza, chili garlic chicken, homemade pizza, spicy pizza, easy dinner, comfort food