Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeno Pizza Recipe
A bold and flavorful Spicy Chicken and Pickled Jalapeño Pizza featuring shredded chicken, tangy pickled jalapeños, mozzarella cheese, and red onions on a crispy homemade crust, finished with fresh cilantro for a vibrant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 1 12-inch pizza (serves 2-3) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pizza dough ball (about 12 inches)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) to ensure a hot environment for a crispy pizza crust and perfectly melted cheese.
- Prepare Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to approximately 1/4 inch thickness, forming a roughly 12-inch circle.
- Apply Sauce: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges to create a crust.
- Add Toppings: Distribute the shredded cooked chicken and sliced pickled jalapeños evenly over the sauce, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and add the thinly sliced red onions on top.
- Drizzle Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle olive oil across the assembled pizza for extra flavor and a lovely golden finish during baking.
- Bake Pizza: Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro, slice, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken breast to avoid excess moisture on the pizza which can make the crust soggy.
- Adjust the amount of pickled jalapeños based on your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, preheat a pizza stone or baking steel in the oven.
- Substitute mozzarella with a blend of cheeses like provolone or cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- If you like, add a drizzle of hot sauce after baking for an extra kick.
Keywords: Spicy Chicken Pizza, Jalapeño Pizza, Pickled Jalapeño, Homemade Pizza, Spicy Pizza, Chicken Pizza
