Homemade Chicken Pizza
Jalapenos and Bell Peppers
A delicious homemade chicken pizza featuring a golden-brown crust, tender stir-fried chicken with wok hei, colorful bell peppers, spicy jalapenos, and a generous layer of melted cheese.
Making pizza at home allows you to combine the vibrant flavors of a high-heat wok stir-fry with classic Italian-style baking. By infusing the tender chicken and onion mixture with a touch of smokiness before topping a carefully prepped crust, you get a uniquely satisfying fusion pie that balances savory meat, crisp vegetables, and fiery jalapeno slices.
Ingredients
- 1 ball pizza dough
- 200 g chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup purple onion
- 1/2 cup green and red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup jalapeno slices
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1Slice the chicken breasts
Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and use a sharp cleaver to carefully slice them evenly into long strips.
Tip: Keep your fingers curled inward and use the knuckles as a guide for the blade to ensure safe and even cutting. - 2Dice the chicken strips
Gather the sliced chicken strips together and cut them crosswise into small, uniform cubes.
Tip: Cut the pieces to a consistent size so they cook evenly during the stir-frying process. - 3Add chicken to the heated wok
Heat oil in a wok over a gas stove until shimmering, then carefully slide the prepared chicken pieces into the hot oil.
Tip: Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken to prevent sticking and to get a good sear. - 4Stir-fry chicken and onions with seasoning
Add onions to the wok with the chicken, stir-fry them together over high heat, let the burner flame up, and season with a little salt.
Tip: Allowing the wok to flame adds a smoky aroma, known as wok hei, to the chicken and onions. - 5Add chopped bell peppers
Toss the freshly chopped bell peppers and remaining onions into the wok with the cooked chicken, and continue to stir-fry until well combined.
Tip: Add the peppers near the end of the stir-fry so they retain their crisp texture and vibrant color. - 6Press dough into the pizza pan
Take a pre-made ball of dough, place it into a round black pizza pan, and press it out evenly across the bottom and edges.
Tip: Press outward from the center with your fingertips to distribute the thickness evenly across the entire pan. - 7Poke Holes in the Pizza Dough
Take the pre-made dough ball, press it out evenly into a round pizza pan, and use a tool to poke holes all over the dough to prevent bubbling during baking.
Tip: Poking holes ensures the crust bakes flat and evenly without forming large air pockets. - 8Add Cheese and Toppings
After baking the crust, top it with the cooked chicken and vegetable mixture, add a generous amount of shredded cheese, and garnish with sliced onions and jalapenos.
Tip: Distribute the cheese all the way to the edges for a cheesy, golden crust boundary. - 9Garnish with Onions and Jalapenos
Garnish the cheese-covered pizza with sliced purple onion rings and green jalapenos before sending it back into the oven for the final bake.
Tip: Press the garnish lightly into the cheese so they stay secure while baking.
