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close up of a slice of chipotle chicken pizza. pizza has a golden crispy crust and is topped with chicken veggies and cheese

Chipotle Chicken Pizza Recipe


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  • Author: Zoha
  • Total Time: 2 hours with proofing
  • Yield: 10 slices

Description

A delicious spicy pizza with a crispy golden crust, homemade chipotle sauce, juicy grilled chipotle chicken, lots of cheese and fresh vegetables


Ingredients

Pizza crust:

  • 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (325g)
  • 3/4 cup warm water (180g) + more if needed; ideally around 110F
  • 1 1/2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Chipotle chicken: 

  • 1/2 pound boneless chicken tenders (225g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil + more for cooking
  • 1/2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp Adobo sauce (from a 7oz can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cumin 

Chipotle sauce:

  • 2 chipotle peppers (from can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce)
  • 3/4 cup mayo
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp honey

Assembly:

  • 3 cups shredded cheese; I recommend a mixture of low moisture mozzarella and pizza blend cheeses
  • 2 tbsp sliced kalamata olives
  • 1/2 tomato, diced
  • 1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Pizza crust:

  • Add all the ingredients for the pizza dough in a large bowl. Make sure the water is warm, but not scalding. Use a large spoon to bring together the ingredients in a loose, rough dough
  • Turn the dough onto a clean surface, and use your palms to knead it for 8-10 minutes with a push-pull motion until a smooth and stretchy dough forms. If it feels too sticky after a few minutes of kneading, add a little more flour (1 tbsp at a time). If it feels too dry, add a small splash of water. The dough should be quite soft and stretchy when done
  • Place the dough in a clean bowl brushed with oil, and cover with cling wrap. Place in a warm, humid place for 60-90 minutes until it doubles in size and springs back part of the way when gently poked
  • While the dough is rising, work on the chicken and sauce below 

Chipotle chicken:

  • Add the chicken tenders, olive oil, honey, adobo sauce and all the seasonings to a bowl. Mix thoroughly to fully coat the chicken on all sides. Rest for 30 minutes (you can prep the sauce and toppings in this time)
  • Once marinated, cook the chicken on medium-high heat on the stove in a small amount of oil until it is slightly charred on the surface and cooked inside. This should take ~3-5 minutes per side depending on the thickness - avoid overcooking!
  • Rest for 5 minutes, then cut into thin strips. Toss the chicken in its own sauces on the cutting board so it retains all the flavor 

Chipotle sauce:

  • Add the peppers, mayo, seasonings, lemon juice and honey to a blender or food processor, and blend until a smooth creamy sauce forms. Taste and adjust if needed

Assembly:

  • Pre-heat the oven at 500F (conventional), and chop the veggies  
  • Once the dough has risen, it's time to assemble! 
  • Brush oil onto a 9x13" sheet pan. Roll the dough into a rectangle of the same size and transfer to the pan (alternately, you can transfer the dough into the pan and use your hands to stretch it to size). 
  • Spread on a generous layer of the chipotle sauce
  • Spread on the shredded cheese, taking it all the way to the edges. Then spread the sliced chicken and vegetables
  • Bake at 500F for 12-13 minutes until the pizza looks golden on the edges and the cheese has fully melted
  • Serve the pizza hot with a drizzle of any remaining chipotle sauce and a garnish of cilantro. Slice and enjoy!

Video tutorial:

 

Notes

Feel free to make this pizza your own with your own choice of veggies on top! It is best eaten fresh, but can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days and reheated in the oven or air-fryer.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American