This healthy Thai Chicken Naan Pizza is a family favorite for a reason. The peanut sauce, tender naan and vegetables make this irresistible!
Thai Chicken Naan Pizza Recipe
A familiar cry rings through our house at the end of each work week. “Friday night pizza!” There’s something comforting about knowing what’s going to be on the menu. At the end of a long week, the last thing I want to do is think…about the menu, about anything. We have a few favorites recipes we fall back on, such as Grilled Shrimp & Pesto Pizza or a good ol’ pepperoni for the kids. For my husband and I, our first choice (and the most-requested pizza by our friends) is a Thai Chicken Pizza, slathered in homemade peanut sauce and topped with fresh veggies, such as red bell pepper and carrots. Heaven!
Usually I mix and knead a double batch of part-whole wheat pizza dough (we like leftovers the next day), but there are times when I don’t even feel that energetic. That’s where some whole wheat naan comes in handy. Naan is a traditional Indian bread served with curries and dals, but it works beautifully as a make-shift pizza dough. You’re guaranteed to find naan at an Indian food market, but many higher end grocery stores carry packages of whole wheat or flavored naans.
The peanut sauce is one I adapted from a Cooking Light Magazine recipe years ago. We mix it with soba noodles or whole wheat spaghetti, or use it in sandwich wraps. It is the star of the show in this Thai chicken naan pizza recipe.
The recipe:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. If using a pizza stone, heat the stone in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
The peanut sauce:
In a blender, combine sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine, water, rice vinegar, canola oil, brown sugar, ginger and chili garlic sauce. Blend until smooth. (Use any leftovers for sandwich wraps.)
The Thai chicken naan pizza:
Lay 2 pieces of naan on a pizza peel or on a baking sheet (if you’re not using a pizza stone).
Spread 2 tablespoons of peanut sauce on each piece of naan. Divide half of the chicken, red bell pepper, carrots, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly between the 2 pieces of naan.
If using a baking stone, transfer the pizzas from the peel to the stone. If using a baking sheet, place the baking sheet in the oven.
Bake until the cheese is melted and the naan bread is golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the pizzas to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice the pizzas and garnish with minced cilantro. Serve.
Other naan pizza recipes:
Chicken Pesto Artichoke Naan Pizza
Vegetarian Naan Pizza with Eggplant & Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto
Sausage Mushroom Naan Pizza with Goat Cheese
Thai Chicken Naan Pizza Recipe with Peanut Sauce, Red Pepper & Carrots
Ingredients
The Peanut Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice wine or sherry
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or red chile flakes
The Pizza:
- 4 pieces whole wheat naan
- 2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
- 1 large carrot peeled & cut into matchsticks
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup minced cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. If using a pizza stone, heat the stone in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
The Peanut Sauce:
- In a blender, combine sesame oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine, water, rice vinegar, canola oil, brown sugar, ginger and chili garlic sauce. Blend until smooth.
The Pizza:
- Lay 2 pieces of naan on a pizza peel or on a baking sheet (if you're not using a pizza stone).
- Spread 2 tablespoons of peanut sauce on each piece of naan.
- Divide half of the chicken, red bell pepper, carrots, mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese evenly between the 2 pieces of naan.
- If using a baking stone, transfer the pizzas from the peel to the stone. If using a baking sheet, place the baking sheet in the oven.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the naan bread is golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer the pizzas to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- Slice the pizzas and garnish with minced cilantro. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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shelly (cookies and cups) says
Love this recipe! Love love love!
KalynsKitchen says
Sounds delicious! I am thinking eggplant would be wonderful with that peanut sauce.
Cookbook Queen says
Such a gorgeous pizza…and I love that you used naan for the crust!!
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
Whenever I make peanut sauce, I make a double batch and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It’s great on pasta or pizza, or as a dipping sauce for chunks of cucumber and tomato.
Belinda @zomppa says
What a great, unique pizza! Flavors I love…and in a form I adore.
carrian says
I’m such a huge fan of naan. I’ve been dying to use it as a pizza, but I’ve been so busy!
MikeVFMK says
O.mg. I can see why this is your favourite pizza and the most requested one too (I know I’d be asking for it, again and again) It has everything I love wrapped in a pizza. Plus it looks super delicious. Add in my love of naan and I’d be drooling over it. Love this!
Candy @ Candy Girl says
Ooh – I can’t wait to make this! I’ve never tried making a pizza with naan but love that idea!
Kirsten@ My Kitchen in the Rockies says
That sounds fantastic!!
I love the Thai inspired version and naan, how is easy that. Looks like a keeper recipe. Thanks, Dara.
Greetings from Colorado
Kirsten
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love Naan pizzas and I could seriously eat this one every week – love all the Thai flavors!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Oh Dara just YUM!
Cassie says
Love these flavors, can’t wait to try the peanut sauce!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
Love this grown-up pizza! Gorgeous and you are getting so many colors in your say when you pack these up with those veggies 🙂
Jean (Lemons and Anchovies) says
My next post will be pizza, too (it was pizza night last night) so you would think I’ve had my fill. Your Thai chicken version looks fabulous–I can understand why it would be the most oft requested by your friends. I hadn’t even considered using peanut sauce this way–it’s brilliant, Dara. Love this. 🙂
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I love when pizza is gorgeous and yummy!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction says
Love this, especially the peanut sauce!!
Bev @ Bev Cooks says
Oh. OH yeah. We naan pizza’d it last night. And I could again right this second.
Sarah @ Will Run for Pasta says
Yum! I love Naan and I love peanut sauce, can’t wait to try this!!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
Genius using naan as a pizza dough! I bet you that peanut sauce would be a great dip for some chicken satay 🙂
marla says
Such an inventive pizza Dara, I love all those Thai flavors!
Steve @ the black peppercorn says
This looks awesome Dara. I have used naan as a pizza crust a few times this year to rave reviews from the fam. I love the Thai inspired toppings you have year. Sounds delish!
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
You took pizza to an ultimate new level here. Peanut sauce on naan plus pizza toppings sounds awesome and fun! What a great idea for a different pizza recipe – definitely want to try this next time we have guests over!
RavieNomNoms says
I am totally bookmarking this! What an amazing recipe!
Dara says
What a great idea to use naan bread as the crust. I’ve used a pita before for a traditional pizza, but love the idea of peanut sauce as the base. Will definitely be trying this! Thanks!
Donna says
You could slather peanut sauce on anything – say a piece of wood – and I would eat it. This looks like the most wonderful combo of textures and flavors – another CC masterpiece!
Amber @ The Cook's Sister says
Lovely pizza! I love combination of Thai flavours and the vibrant colours!
Sneh | Cook Republic says
Dara, this looks beautiful! Oh the flavours!
carolinaheartstrings says
That looks just terrific. I can see why it is your favorite. Delicious.
Lora @cakeduchess says
One of my favorite pizza versions and luckily, it’s only my favorite! More for me:) Love this idea and your eggplant version was so, so good. Thanks for reminding me about some quick dinner ideas b/c I’m running out of ideas these weeks:)
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Beautiful flavors, Dara!!! Love naan pizza and all of the thai flavors here 🙂
Jen @ Savory Simple says
I love making homemade pizza! There’s something so satisfying about making the dough and sauce from scratch and knowing it’s so much better than the pizza most people eat. This looks so good!
JulieD says
Dara, this looks so good!! I have never had thai chicken pizza before…will have to try this!!
Ali, Stonefire Authentic Flatbreads says
This looks delicious! Bet it would taste great on our whole wheat naan 😉 Looking forward to following your blog!
Stefany says
It is delicious on your whole wheat naan – that’s what I used. 🙂
Aggie says
Naan is my favorite shortcut pizza crust, it’s just perfect! I love everything about this pizza. I need that peanut sauce in my life.
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Stefany says
Made this for dinner tonight – loved it!
Dana @Foodie Goes Healthy says
Hi Dara- I can’t wait to make this peanut sauce! We also like to use toasted lavash bread as a pizza crust. Beautiful photos too.
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Tara says
Great recipe! So delicious!
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
It is very decadent, and the people in my office are happy today! I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board and my followers will love it. Thx for sharing healthy recipe of pizza, Dara!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says
I’m ashamed to say that I’ve never had a healthy pizza! This recipe looks great though so hopefully that will change! Thanks for posting it, Dara!