Thai-Style Grilled Chicken Flatbread Pizza with Peanut Sauce
A fusion pizza that transforms leftover Thai-style grilled chicken into a vibrant flatbread topped with creamy peanut sauce, fresh vegetables, and melted mozzarella. The combination of savory peanut butter, tangy tamari, and sweet brown sugar creates a rich base that pairs beautifully with crisp bell peppers, carrots, and shallots. Finished with crunchy peanuts and fresh cilantro, this pizza offers bold Thai flavors in an approachable format. The side of sautéed snow peas adds a fresh, crispy contrast to the rich flatbread, making this perfect for casual dinners or using up leftover grilled chicken in an exciting new way.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter, creamy
- 2 ½ tbsp tamari
- 2 ½ tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil, toasted
- 1 tsp chili-garlic saucehot sauce1:1
Any hot sauce can substitute for heat
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4 oz carrots
- 2 cloves shallots, chopped
- ¼ cup peanuts, chopped
- 2 cups Thai-style grilled chicken, leftover, chopped or shredded
- 3 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 4 rounds flatbread, gluten-freeregular flatbread1:1Use regular pizza dough or flatbread if gluten is not a concern
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- 5 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
- sweet Thai chili sauce, store-bought, for serving
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 12 oz snow peassugar snap peas1:1
Sugar snap peas can be used as direct substitute
- ½ tsp chili-garlic sauce, for snow peas(optional)hot sauce1:1
Any hot sauce can substitute for heat
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 425F and brush a sheet pan with oil
- 2
Spread peanut sauce over flatbread in a thin layer
- 3
Spread chicken, bell peppers, carrots, and shallots on top of sauce and add cheese slices
- 4
Bake until flatbread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes
- 5
Heat skillet with cooking oil over medium-high heat
- 6
Add snow peas to heated oil with salt and sauté until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes
- 7
Toss snow peas with sesame oil and chili garlic sauce, season with salt
- 8
Remove pizzas from oven and top with peanuts and cilantro
- 9
Serve with sweet chili sauce drizzled over top and snow peas on the side
Tips
If you don't use all the peanut sauce, save some for dipping the pizza slices for extra flavor.
Use two sheet pans if all the flatbread won't fit without overlapping to ensure even cooking.
Make sure snow peas stay crisp-tender by not overcooking - they should be bright green and still have a slight crunch.
Good to Know
Store assembled but unbaked pizzas covered in refrigerator up to 1 day. Store leftover cooked pizza in refrigerator up to 3 days.
Peanut sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored covered in refrigerator. Vegetables can be prepped 1 day ahead.
Serve immediately while flatbread is crispy and cheese is melted. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce just before serving.
Common Mistakes
Don't overload flatbread with toppings to avoid soggy crust
Don't overcook snow peas to maintain their crisp texture and bright green color
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
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General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make this without leftover chicken?
Yes, you can cook fresh chicken with Thai seasonings like soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, or use rotisserie chicken seasoned with Thai flavors.
What if I don't have tamari?
Regular soy sauce works as a substitute, though tamari is preferred for its deeper flavor and gluten-free properties.
How long will leftover pizza keep?
Leftover pizza will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 350F for best texture.