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This Thai Chicken Pizza is made with tender chunks of marinated chicken, a spicy yellow curry sauce, fresh vegetables, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese. It's super easy to throw together and only takes 15 minutes in the oven!
This recipe was originally published in July 2018. It has been updated for content and photos.
Once I took my first bite of this Thai Chicken Pizza, there no way anyone was going to pry it out of my hands. It became my new favorite thing. So flavorful, perfectly spicy, and....it's PIZZA!
The Thai yellow curry sauce is used as a pizza sauce and has the perfect amount of spice and flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy - packed with flavor from the marinade, like the chicken in this pineapple chicken curry we love so much.
**You could also use massaman curry paste or panang curry paste!
The onions and peppers add a perfect fresh flavor, while the cashews add an amazing crunch and creaminess to the pizza. Plus, that gooey mozzarella cheese is the king of all pizzas.
And all put together on naan bread makes the assembly SO EASY. I love to make the ingredients ahead of time and then cook them when I'm ready. It makes everything super convenient.
They only take a couple minutes to piece together, 15 minutes in the oven and you've got yourself a droolworthy meal.
**if you love experimenting with pizza ideas, don't forget to check out this Korean Beef Bulgolgi Pizza, Tandoori Chicken Pizza or this Brazilian Pizza.
Ingredients
For the pizza crust, I like to use naan bread. However, you can also use pita bread, flatbread, or pre-baked pizza crust. I buy my naan, but you can make your own Homemade Naan as well.
I find chicken breast or chicken thighs work just fine. Thighs are slightly more juicy, but the difference is negligible in this recipe.
For the Thai yellow curry paste, making your own is the preferred method. It just has so much more flavor. However, I do understand the time struggle is real. You can buy it HERE on Amazon (affiliate link).
Most of these ingredients can be found in your local grocery store or Asian market. I've included a total list of ingredients in the recipe card below.
Step by Step Instructions
Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl, add the chicken and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat the oven to 400F. Heat a cast iron skillet (or non-stick skillet) over medium heat and cook the chicken 5-7 minutes per side for thighs, 8-10 minutes for breasts, until browned and cooked through. Internal temperature should be 165F when done.
Remove from heat and set aside to cool. Once cooled, cut into bite sized pieces.
While the chicken is cooling, pour the coconut milk, salt and curry paste into a sauce pan and heat to boiling to make the Thai yellow curry sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
Next, add the diced sweet potato to the skillet and cook on medium until lightly browned and caramelized, about 7 minutes.
Lay the naan bread (or pita bread) on a baking sheet sheet. Spoon about 2 heaping tablespoons of sauce over the flatbread and spread. Use more or less sauce as desired.
Add the diced chicken, vegetables and cashews and drizzle with 2-3 tablespoons of the curry sauce. Place 2-3 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until crust is browned around the edges and cheese is melted. Remove and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing it. Serve leftover curry sauce on the side for dipping.
Expert Tips
- Substitute pita bread, or any kind of flatbread, for the naan if desired. You can also use pre-baked pizza crust.
- Substitute green or red curry for the yellow if desired.
- For extra spice, dice a Thai chili and sprinkle on top of the pizza.
This pizza would be awesome served with some of these recipes:
- Start with a Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad or Thai Beef Salad;
- These Pad Thai Egg Rolls or Satay Chicken Wings are also a great appetizer;
- Red Curry Mac and Cheese would be an awesome accompaniment.
Did you make this Thai chicken pizza? rate the recipe and leave a comment below to let me know how it turned out!
Thai Chicken Pizza with Spicy Curry Sauce
Ingredients
- 4 pieces naan bread
- ½ pound chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (substitute canola, vegetable or avocado oil)
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 small sweet potato peeled and diced
- ¼ red onion sliced
- ½ cup cashews
- 8 ounces fresh mozarella sliced thin
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
Yellow Curry Sauce:
- 1 15-ounce can coconut milk (full fat)
- 2 ½ tablespoon yellow curry paste
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons coconut sugar (substitute brown sugar)
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and add the chicken. Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Heat a cast iron skillet (or non-stick skillet) over medium heat and cook the chicken 5-7 minutes per side for thighs, 8-10 minutes for breasts, until browned and cooked through. Internal temperature should be 165F when done.Â
- Remove from heat, let cool and chop into bite sized pieces.
- While the chicken is cooling, pour the coconut milk, salt and curry paste into a sauce pan and heat to boiling to make the Thai yellow curry sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
- Add the diced sweet potato to the skillet and cook on medium until lightly browned and caramelized, about 7 minutes.
- Place the flatbread on a baking sheet. Spread a layer sauce (about 2 heaping tablespoons) over each flatbread.
- Add the sliced chicken, sweet potato, red peppers, sliced onions and cashews.
- Slice the mozzarella into thin slices and place 2-3 slices on each flatbread. Drizzle each flatbread with about 1 tablespoon of the sauce.
- Bake the flatbread for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to lightly brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Cut it using a pizza cutter and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with extra sauce for dipping if desired.
Yellow Curry Sauce:
- While the chicken is cooling, pour the coconut milk, salt and curry paste into a sauce pan and heat to boiling to make the Thai yellow curry sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
Expert Tips:
- Substitute pita bread, or any kind of flatbread, for the naan if desired. You can also use pre-baked pizza crust.
- Substitute green or red curry for the yellow if desired.
- For extra spice, dice a Thai chili and sprinkle on top of the pizza.
Abigail Raines
What a very creative and certainly delicious spin on regular pizza! Love the Thai flavors so I'm sure one entire flatbread pizza is just for me!!!
Danielle
Thanks!
Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites
What a unique pizza recipe! These flavors in this are amazing - can't wait to try it!
Danielle
Thanks - hope you love it!
Scarlet
This Thai chicken flatbread sounds so fun to try! It will be fun to have these exotic flavors on my next homemade pizza.
Danielle
Thanks!
Jen
This is just the change we needed for pizza night! So easy to make and that curry sauce was phenomenal! A total hit in our house.
Danielle
So glad everyone liked it!
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food
My husband and I have been on a homemade pizza kick lately, but we're getting tired of the same-old sausage and pepperoni. This is the perfect exotic twist to broaden our repertoire! I've had Thai chicken flatbread pizza before (at a restaurant), and yes—I remember not wanting to set it down. YUM. I can't wait to try this!
Danielle
I hope you get a chance to try it! We love trying new pizza flavors too 🙂
Caroline
I love playing around with pizza toppings but I've never thought of using a curry base as the sauce - what a fun idea! The flavors in this sound delicious.
Danielle
Thanks caroline!
Susie
Wow! My mouth was watering just reading this. I have an Asian market right down the street. I think I need to make a stop in there for some of these ingredients
Danielle
You totally should! I actually wish I was eating it right now too. Get down to that Asian market! It's so nice to have them right down the street 🙂
Claudia Lamascolo
that flat bread looks marvelous with those toppings, I can just imagine the flavors and its so colorful. What a great brunch!
Danielle
Thanks Claudia! The flavors are so yummy - it would be a great brunch, you could even put an egg on top!
Shashi at SavorySpin
I so LOVE that these are made on flatbreads! That sauce and topping sound so delicious - pizza like this makes me want pizza every night instead of only on Friday!
Danielle
Yes to pizza every night Shashi! making them on flatbread is so easy, you don't have to deal with dough and all that crap!
Demeter
This is definitley not your "same old boring pizza"!! So flavorful and fun....great way to change up pizza night!
Danielle
Thanks Demeter! Every so often we need a new twist on pizza 🙂
Helen of Fuss Free Flavours
What a great alternative to a regular pizza. Sounds so tasty too, all those delicious flavours. Ideal for a family meal.
Danielle
It's perfect because you can have individual pizzas!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
This sounds like such a delicious twist on a regular pizza, I'm definitely going to have to give it a try!
Danielle
Thanks! I do hope you get the chance to try it 🙂