This Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Pizza is a fusion masterpiece! It combines juicy, glazed teriyaki chicken with melty cheese, fresh scallions, and a drizzle of tangy sauce — all layered over a crispy golden crust. Whether you’re craving something unique for pizza night or looking to wow your dinner guests, this flavor-packed recipe delivers every time!
🕒 Prep Time: 15 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 15 mins
⏱️ Total Time: 30 mins
🍽️ Servings: 4
🔢 Calories per Serving: ~420
📝 Ingredients:
For the Pizza:
- 🍞 1 ball of pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 🧄 1 tbsp olive oil
- 🧀 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 🌿 2 green onions, sliced
- 🍄 ½ cup thinly sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 🌰 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
For the Teriyaki Chicken:
- 🍗 1 large chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 🍶 ¼ cup soy sauce
- 🍯 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 🍶 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 🧄 1 garlic clove, minced
- 🧅 1 tsp grated ginger
- 🧈 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Make the Teriyaki Chicken
In a small skillet, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer, then stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken. Add sliced chicken and cook until fully cooked and glazed. Set aside.
2️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven now.
3️⃣ Roll Out the Dough
Roll out pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to 12 inches. Transfer to a baking sheet or hot pizza stone.
4️⃣ Assemble the Pizza
Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Top with shredded cheese, teriyaki chicken (with sauce), mushrooms, and green onions.
5️⃣ Bake Until Golden
Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
6️⃣ Finish & Serve
Remove from oven. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra drizzle of teriyaki sauce if desired. Slice and serve warm!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- ✅ Perfect East-meets-West fusion
- ✅ Sweet, savory, and loaded with umami
- ✅ Easy to make with store-bought dough
- ✅ Fun and family-friendly twist on pizza night
- ✅ Great for dinner, parties, or leftovers!
📌 Save this Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Pizza recipe — it’s the craveable twist on pizza you didn’t know you needed!
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