Peanut Ginger Chicken Delight Pizza
Experience a mouthwatering fusion of flavors with our Peanut Ginger Chicken Delight Pizza. This unique dish starts with a homemade pizza crust that's crisp on the outside yet fluffy within. It features an exotic peanut ginger sauce made of rice vinegar, soy sauce, fresh ginger, and garlic, creating a perfect combination of tangy and savory. Topped with sautéed chicken, Swiss, and mozzarella cheese, this pizza is finished off with a sprinkle of fresh green onions. Ideal for lunch or a light snack, this recipe is perfect for adventurous eaters looking to treat their taste buds to something special. For those with time constraints, feel free to use a store-bought pizza crust.
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Servings
1200
Calories
20
Ingredients
Ingredients
rice vinegar
3/4 cup (none)
brown sugar
1/4 cup (firmly packed)
low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup (none)
water
3 tablespoons (none)
fresh ginger
1 tablespoon (minced, peeled)
chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons (none)
crushed red pepper flakes
1/2-3/4 teaspoon (none)
garlic cloves
4 (minced)
cooking spray
as needed (for greasing pans and skillet)
boneless skinless chicken breast
1/2 lb (cut into bite-sized pieces)
shredded low-fat low-sodium swiss cheese
1/2 cup (none)
shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (none)
chopped green onion
1/4 cup (none)
sugar
1 tablespoon (none)
dry yeast
2 1/4 teaspoons (1 package)
warm water
1 cup (100 to 110°F)
all-purpose flour
3 cups (divided)
salt
1/4 teaspoon (none)
olive oil
1 teaspoon (none)
cornmeal
1 tablespoon (for sprinkling on pans)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C).
2
In a mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, water, minced ginger, peanut butter, crushed red pepper flakes, and minced garlic. Whisk until well blended to create the sauce.
3
Heat a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and sauté for about 2 minutes until lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
4
Add the rice vinegar mixture to the same skillet and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Let it cook for approximately 6 minutes or until it thickens and reaches a syrupy consistency.
5
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, and simmer for an additional minute until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the sauce.
6
To prepare the pizza dough, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl, allowing it to stand for 5 minutes until frothy. Stir in 2 3/4 cups flour, salt, and olive oil to form a soft dough.
7
On a lightly floured surface, turn the dough out and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. If the dough is sticky, add remaining flour a little at a time.
8
Place the kneaded dough into a bowl sprayed with cooking spray, covering it to rise in a warm place (approximately 85°F) for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
9
Once risen, punch down the dough and divide it in half. Roll each half into a 12-inch circle, placing them on two greased pizza pans sprinkled with cornmeal. Crimp the edges to form a rim and let rise for another 30 minutes.
10
Sprinkle a mix of Swiss and mozzarella cheese evenly over the prepared pizza crust, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with the chicken mixture from the skillet.
11
Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for 12 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions, and allow the pizza to sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
12
Serve hot and enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors.
Nutrition Information
45g
Fat
150g
Carbs
60g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peanut Ginger Chicken Delight Pizza?
It is a fusion pizza featuring a homemade crust topped with a peanut ginger sauce, sautéed chicken, Swiss cheese, mozzarella, and green onions.
What are the main ingredients in the peanut ginger sauce?
The sauce is made from rice vinegar, brown sugar, low sodium soy sauce, water, fresh minced ginger, chunky peanut butter, crushed red pepper flakes, and minced garlic.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 500°F (260°C).
How long does it take to bake the pizza?
The pizza bakes for approximately 12 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven.
Can I use a store-bought crust for this recipe?
Yes, for those with time constraints, a store-bought pizza crust can be used as a substitute for the homemade dough.
What types of cheese are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for a combination of shredded low-fat low-sodium Swiss cheese and shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese.
How much protein is in this pizza?
The recipe contains 60g of protein.
What is the calorie count for this dish?
The total calorie count is 1200 calories.
How long does the dough need to rise?
The dough rises initially for 1 hour until doubled in size, and then for an additional 30 minutes after being shaped.
What is the fat content of this pizza?
The recipe contains 45g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in this pizza?
The recipe contains 150g of carbohydrates.
What is the suggested garnish for the finished pizza?
The pizza is finished with a sprinkle of chopped fresh green onions.
How much ginger is required?
You will need 1 tablespoon of fresh minced and peeled ginger.
What is the purpose of cornmeal in this recipe?
Cornmeal is sprinkled on the pizza pans to prevent the dough from sticking and to provide a nice texture.
How many garlic cloves should I use?
The recipe requires 4 minced garlic cloves.
What kind of yeast is needed for the dough?
You should use 2 1/4 teaspoons (or 1 package) of dry yeast.
What temperature should the water be for dissolving the yeast?
The water should be between 100°F and 110°F.
How long should the chicken be sautéed?
The bite-sized chicken pieces should be sautéed for about 2 minutes until lightly browned.
What is the texture of the pizza crust?
The homemade crust is designed to be crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
How long should the pizza sit before slicing?
Allow the pizza to sit for 5 minutes after removing it from the oven before slicing.
How many pizzas does this recipe make?
The dough is divided into two 12-inch circles to make two pizzas.
What type of peanut butter is recommended for the sauce?
The recipe specifies using chunky peanut butter for the sauce.
How long do you cook the sauce mixture?
Cook the rice vinegar mixture for approximately 6 minutes or until it reaches a syrupy consistency.
Where in the oven should the pizza be placed?
The pizza should be baked on the bottom rack of the oven for the best results.
How much chicken is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 lb of boneless skinless chicken breast.
What do I do if the dough is too sticky during kneading?
If the dough is sticky, add the remaining flour a little at a time until it reaches the correct consistency.
How long do you knead the dough?
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
What are the categories or tags for this recipe?
Tags include Malaysian, pizza, chicken, peanut sauce, ginger, lunch, snack, and fusion cuisine.
Is this pizza suitable for a light snack?
Yes, it is described as ideal for either lunch or a light snack.
What type of soy sauce should be used?
Low sodium soy sauce is recommended for this recipe.