Peanut (Butter) Chicken Pizza

Let me preface this recipe by saying that if you, in any way, dislike peanut butter, this dish is not for you. In fact, I would go so far as to say that you need a VERY healthy appreciation for PB, if you hope to enjoy this dish as is. Remember, you can always modify the amounts to suit your own personal taste!

Looks pretty great, right?

If you're ready to make it, here's what you need:

• 1 pre-cooked pizza crust, any variety
• 1 and 3/4 TBS peanut butter
• 1 and 1/2 TBS brewed black tea
• 1 and 1/2 TBS rice vinegar
• 1 TBS soy sauce
• 1 TSP chili oil
• 1 and 1/2 TSP ground ginger
• 1 TSP honey
• 1 LB boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thigh, your choice!), cooked and sliced into thin strips
• 1 TBS toasted sesame seeds
• 1 and 1/2 TSP paprika
• 1 small red chile pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 TSP salt
• 1/2 CUP grated mozzarella

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. To make the peanut sauce, combine peanut butter, tea, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.  Add the chili oil, ginger, and honey.  Mix until smooth.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, sesame seeds, paprika, chile pepper, salt, and 1.5 TBS of the peanut sauce.
4. Spread the remaining sauce over the pizza crust.  Top with the chicken and cheese.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned.

I will admit, this was not my favorite dish.  For such a small amount of peanut butter, it sure packed a heavy punch! I'd double the spices if you like it hot, otherwise, it's got a nice slow burn.  :)