Homemade Spicy Asian Kung Pao Chicken Pizza Recipe
We all know pizza is my favorite food group and coming up with new and unique pizza topping combinations is one of my special talents. I truly believe almost everything has the potential to become a pizza, and this spicy kung pao chicken pizza might just be my favorite pizza yet! For this non-traditional Asian inspired pizza I combined salty and spicy flavors with a little bit of tang to keep you coming back for more. So if you love takeout kung pao chicken, you will love this flavorful pizza too! Full recipe card below.
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my privacy policy for more information.
Spicy Asian Kung Pao Chicken Pizza
I know what you are thinking, does Italian pizza really go with spicy Asian flavors? And the answer is YES, it definitely does! If you think about how you normally eat kung pao chicken, with rice or noodles, you are simply replacing one carb for another and the only thing that changes is the pizza crust as the vessel. This pizza is full of great flavor! It is truly the best of spicy and savory all rolled into a fancy pizza combo you have to try.
Ingredients
Most pizza recipes have a few basic ingredients that are consistent across the board but this unique combo takes pizza making to a whole new level! I will break down what I use and why and give you a few alternatives.
Pizza Dough – I almost always make homemade pizza dough. Ever since we got a pizza oven a few years ago, I have been a sucker for homemade pizza crusts. Simply put, it just tastes better. If you have never made pizza dough before, it can be a little nerve racking at first, but I promise it is very easy! There are only a few extra steps and most recipes only require basic baking ingredients.
If you decide to go the homemade route, this is my favorite pizza dough recipe but it does take about 24 hours to make. If you don’t have that much time, this is the best pizza dough for beginners, has a short rise time and can be made in a normal oven. But if you need a quick fix, this is one of my favorite ways to make a fast pizza flatbread with a cookie sheet.
Pizza Sauce – Because this is a unique pizza combo, I didn’t think a traditional red tomato sauce was appropriate. For this specialty pizza base I used my homemade kung pao sauce that uses simple Asian staples like soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. This is a spicy sauce with a lot of bold flavors that really defines the pizza and only takes 10 minutes to whip up. You can also use a store bought sauce if you would like.
Chicken – I actually use chicken on a lot of my pizzas and I think the most efficient option is to either use canned chicken or pressure cook a chicken breast. Did you know you can toss a frozen chicken breast in the Instant Pot and it will be done in 20 min? True story. In both cases I shred the chicken with a fork once it’s cooked before adding it to the pizza. Either way the chicken needs to be cooked prior to using on your pizza. You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken or cube the chicken into small pieces if you want.
Onion – I chose to use a white onion and green onion here but you can also use a red or a yellow onion. But I definitely recommend sticking to green onion since it a traditional ingredient in Asian cuisine that really gives the pizza something extra.
Cheese – You can use what ever type of cheese you would like here, but I recommend using a milder cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack if you like a little extra heat. Both are a good mild melting cheese and don’t overpower the bold flavors of the kung pao sauce.
If making your pizza in a high heat pizza oven, I recommend shredding your own cheese. When cooking at high heat shredding real cheese is better because the melting point of bagged cheese is different since they coat it in cornstarch during packaging. If you have a stand mixer you can use this attachment to shred your cheese in seconds!
Fresh Vegetables – You can add whatever fresh veggies you would like, but I normally use red bell peppers and shredded carrots as they are commonly used in kung pao dishes. I always add my veggies to the pizza raw but you can stir fry them in a pan before putting them on the pizza too.
Pro Tip: To speed up the chopping process on veggies and onions, I use this slicer. It is truly a game changer when it comes to prep work!
* Note to my readers. I strive to bring home cooks reliable recipes you can count on. Every recipe on this site is tested and made by me personally in my own kitchen and given to my harshest recipe tester critics for invaluable feedback. This site does not review its own recipes or participate in paid reviews nor does it purchase recipes and photos from third parties. Photos are taken of each recipe and not artificially generated. All reviews are real trustworthy reviews and if you make a recipe and have feedback, please feel free to contact me.
Print
Homemade Spicy Asian Kung Pao Chicken Pizza Recipe
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 3 ten inch pizzas 1x
Description
Make pizza night your favorite night of the week with this fancy pizza combo full of big flavor! This unique pizza combines spicy bold Asian flavors with chicken and fresh vegetables for a whole new take on homemade pizza. Spicy kung pao chicken pizza is the ultimate combination of Italian Asian fusion that your taste buds will love! If you like being adventurous with pizza toppings and you love takeout kung pao chicken, you have to try this fun new pizza combo!
Ingredients
Kung Pao Sauce
- 1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Gochujang
- 2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Grated Fresh Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Kung Pao Pizza
- Pizza Dough (homemade or pre-made dough)
- 6 oz Chicken Breast cooked and shredded
- 1/2 Onion sliced
- 1/4 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper diced
- 4 Green Onions chopped
- 3 tbsp Dry Roasted Peanuts chopped
- 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
Kung Pao Sauce Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, blend all the ingredients with an immersion blender until fully combined. Set aside.
- Makes 1 1/4 cups. You may have extra sauce.
Kung Pao Pizza Instructions
- Pre-heat oven according to pizza dough instructions.
- Cook chicken and shred with a fork once cooked.
- In a small bowl toss cooked chicken with 1/4 cup of the kung pao sauce.
- Slice onions and chop the red pepper and set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, stretch out pizza dough into a circular shape.
- Spoon the kung pao sauce onto the top of the dough and use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly across the whole thing leaving about an inch of dough exposed along the edges. I usually use 3-4 tablespoons per pizza.
- Add the coated chicken pieces to the top of the kung pao sauce.
- Add onion slices, carrots, red pepper, and peanuts to the top of the pizza.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake pizza in the preheated oven according to pizza dough instructions or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Top with additional green onion and peanuts.
Notes
This is enough to make three 10 inch pizzas. Cooking time will vary based on what type of pizza dough you use and what type of oven you bake it in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Pizza Oven
- Cuisine: American, Chinese
Love fancy pizza as much as I do? Try my lemon basil ricotta pizza, bacon apple blue cheese pizza, buffalo chicken pizza, white goat cheese pizza, or my thin crust St. Louis Style pizza.
Storage
In the event you have leftover pizza, you can store it in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you make one of my homemade doughs, use or freeze uncooked dough within 3 days.
When to Make Kung Pao Chicken Pizza
This is a great recipe when you are craving kung pao chicken and pizza at the same time! It can make delicious pizza for warmer months or hit the spot on a chilly night in. Heck in my house there are 52 pizza nights a year and this has become my favorite dish for pizza evenings in. This delicious pizza makes a fun Saturday night dinner the whole family can participate in. Did someone say pizza party? No matter when you make it, this pizza recipe will become a family favorite.
Love new recipes and kitchen talk? Subscribe so you never have to ask what’s on the menu. Delicious recipes delivered straight to your inbox 😉 Plus you will receive access to all my free printables! These are only available to my awesome subscribers as my way of thanking you for your continued support!
Did you enjoy this Homemade Spicy Asian Kung Pao Chicken Pizza Recipe? Hover over an image and save to Pinterest! And if you don’t already follow me on social media Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok or Facebook I would love for us to be friends!
Did you love this recipe? Give it a five star rating and Tag @garrisonstreeteats on Instagram and hashtag it #garrisonsteats
This post, Homemade Spicy Asian Kung Pao Chicken Pizza Recipe, appeared first on Garrison Street Eats.
