- Why is the center soggy?
- You likely used too much sauce or the chicken released water. Apply sauce thinly and pre-cook the meat.
- Can I swap the chicken?
- Yes, tofu or shrimp work excellently with these flavors.
Teriyaki Chicken Pizza with Scallions
This recipe marries Japanese sophistication with Italian pizza tradition. The Teriyaki sauce—a reduction of soy and sugar—creates a deep, sweet-savory glaze on the meat that intensifies in the oven. It's a play on texture: crispy crust, gooey cheese, and sticky glaze.
Ingredients
1
ball
Pizza Dough (12 inch)
1/2
cup
Thick Teriyaki Sauce
9
oz
Chicken Breast
5
oz
Low-Moisture Mozzarella
2
stalks
Scallions (Green Onions)
1
tbsp
Toasted Sesame Seeds
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Pepper
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Equipment Needed
- Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet
- Pastry Brush
- Pizza Cutter
- Skillet
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Soy
Sesame
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, heat it up.
Tip: High heat creates thermal shock, puffing up the crust edges immediately.
2
✓
Dice chicken, season with salt/pepper, and sear in a skillet with oil for 3-4 minutes until white but not fully done.
Tip: Putting raw chicken on pizza can release juice and soak the crust.
3
✓
Toss the seared chicken with 2 tbsp Teriyaki sauce to coat.
Tip: The glaze will caramelize on the meat, adding extra flavor.
4
✓
Roll out dough. Place on parchment or floured peel.
Tip: Room temp dough is easier to stretch.
5
✓
Brush dough with remaining sauce (leave 1 inch rim). Top with cheese and chicken.
Tip: Less is more; too much topping prevents even cooking.
6
✓
Bake 10-15 minutes until cheese bubbles and crust is dark golden.
Tip: Sugar in the sauce burns fast; check halfway through.
7
✓
Remove and immediately top with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Tip: Heat softens the onions slightly while keeping them crisp.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 ball Pizza Dough (12 inch)
- 1/2 cup Thick Teriyaki Sauce
- 9 oz Chicken Breast
- 5 oz Low-Moisture Mozzarella
- 2 stalks Scallions (Green Onions)
- 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper