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.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 920 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Japanese Fusion

Ingredients

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

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.

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