🍕 Chicken Pizza Recipe | How To Make Pizza At Home (Easy & Cheesy)
Learn how to make easy homemade chicken pizza with a soft, chewy crust, juicy pan-fried chicken, and loads of melted mozzarella cheese. This simple pizza recipe requires minimal kneading and delivers restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen!
✔ Minimal kneading required
✔ Soft and chewy crust
✔ Loaded with cheesy goodness
✔ Perfect for beginners
🛒 Ingredients
For Pizza Dough
3/4 Cup (180ml) Lukewarm Water
2 Teaspoons Sugar
1 Teaspoon (3g) Instant Yeast (or Active Dry Yeast)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Cups (250g) All Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Salt
For Chicken
220g Boneless Chicken Breast/Thighs (cubed)
Salt to taste
1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Thick Yogurt
1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
1 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
🍕 Toppings
3 Tablespoons Pizza Sauce
150g Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
Fried Chicken Cubes
Onions & Bell Peppers (cubed)
Basil/Oregano & Chili Flakes (optional)
Olive Oil (optional)
Always use fresh mozzarella and avoid overloading toppings to get a perfectly crispy crust.
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Prepare ingredients by measuring flour, yeast, and water accurately.
Step 2: Mix sugar with lukewarm water, add yeast, and stir. If using active dry yeast, let it rest for 10 minutes until frothy.
Step 3: Add olive oil and half of the flour. Mix, then add remaining flour gradually. Knead for 5–10 minutes.
The dough should be soft and slightly sticky. Avoid adding too much flour!
Step 4: Form a smooth ball, grease lightly, cover, and let it rise until doubled (35–90 mins).
Step 5: Divide dough into 2 portions and spread on a floured surface or parchment paper.
Step 6: Keep edges slightly thick and poke holes to prevent puffing.
Step 7: Spread pizza sauce, add cheese, chicken, veggies, and more cheese on top.
Step 8: Bake in a preheated oven at 230°C (446°F) for 10–11 minutes.
Step 9: Garnish with oregano, basil, and chili flakes. Serve hot.
Brush crust edges with olive oil before baking for a golden crispy finish. Skip if you prefer soft crust.
⏱️ Baking Details
Temperature: 230°C / 446°F
Time: 10–11 minutes
Yield: 2 medium (10-inch) pizzas