CPK inspired 25 Minute Thai Chicken Flatbread Pizza smothered in easy Asian peanut sauce, tender chicken, mozzarella cheese, crunchy carrots, sprouts and peanuts and the option of Coconut Crema drizzle – an amazing flavor bursting quick dinner or appetizer at a fraction of the cost!
Oh how I love California Pizza Kitchen! My crush started when I was just a teenager and CPK was just a yellow and black checkered restaurant. It was our teenage hangout for all occasions that warranted a little longer or a little nicer nicer than the favorite In-N-Out. At CPK, our large, loud, bubbly group always ended up seated in the back corner. And somehow, I always ended up with the Thai Chicken Pizza.
I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
While CPK is known for their BBQ Chicken Pizza, which I do love, its their delectable Thai Chicken Pizza that has my heart. I find its refreshing Thai flavors and complimentary textures absolutely intoxicating. And now I am thrilled to share my version of CPK with you! so YOU too can love this pizza whenever your heart desires.
This recipe makes 2 flatbread pizzas which I would say serves about 2-4. Two if you are like Patrick and me and we both NEED our very own pizza. So yeah, you should probably double or triple the recipe. To start, you simply saute your chicken, then whisk in your peanut sauce ingredients which is simple mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, basil and of course – peanut butter! This is a variation of the peanut sauce I use in all my Thai peanut dishes and every time I am amazed at how much flavor can come form so simple a sauce – and you will too!
Spread this peanut chicken sauce onto your pizzas, pile with mozzarella cheese, red onions, carrots, bean sprouts then bake for 10-ish minutes until golden bubbly then garnish with cilantro, crushed peanuts and if you are feeling extra flirty and fun, drizzle it with 4 ingredient Cconut Yogurt Crema! Trust me, you want to feel extra flirty and fun.
CPK Copycat Thai Chicken Flatbread Pizza, an easy week-night dinner or impressive appetizer so you can satisfy your Thai cravings AND pizza cravings in one bite! or one pizza, two pizzas…
| Prep Time | 12 minutes |
| Cook Time | 13 minutes |
| Servings | -4 servings |
- 2 naan flatbread pizzas
- 2 chicken breasts chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil/coconut oil
- 1 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (may sub. soy sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha/Asian hot chili sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp EACH garlic pwdr, dry basil
- 1/4 tsp EACH ground ginger, salt, pepper
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (I like crunchy)
- 1/8 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup white bean sprouts
- 1/3 cup Matchstick carrots
- Chopped roasted peanuts
- chopped cilantro
- 1/2 of a 5.3 oz. container coconut yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
Ingredients
Peanut Sauce
Toppings
Coconut Crema (optional)
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- Coconut Crema: Whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil or nonslip mats (for easy cleanup). Set aside.
- Whisk all the Peanut Sauce ingredients together in a medium bowl EXCEPT for the peanut butter. Set aside.
- Heat oil over high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add chicken and saute just until no longer pink (does not need to be cooked through). Add prepared Peanut Sauce (except for peanut butter) and simmer with chicken for two minutes. Stir in peanut butter until smooth and completely combined.
- Evenly divide Chicken Peanut Sauce between flatbread and spread almost to edges. Evenly divide and layer cheese, red onions, carrots, and sprouts on each of the flatbreads.
- Bake for 10 minutes then broil until cheese is golden if desired. Garnish with crushed peanuts, cilantro and Coconut Crema.
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Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Jen! This is a flavor explosion! If I was with you they would definitely seat us in the back or out on the patio! I am a little boisterous when out with friends, especially if it involves a beer or two! I saw Kevin’s post on the weekend – he emailed me that photo of him, Marissa and Nagi on Sunday!! Everyone looked so happy to be there – must have been SO fun! 🙂
Kevin | Keviniscooking says
Hey there Ken, this looks scrumptious! We used to go to CPK for the Tandoori Chicken pizza with the mango chutney. Why they took that off the menu is beyond me… anyways.
Fantastic seeing you this past weekend and look forward to seeing you two soon sometime.
Jen says
How did I miss the Tandoori Chicken AND with Mango Chutney – that sound incredible?! You might have to recreate the recipe if you haven’t already – I would make it all the time! And yes, fantastic meeting you this weekend! I hope Nagi really does plan an Australian retreat! but thankfully we live close enough we don’t have to wait for that! Have a great weekend!
Keiko says
Hi Jen! When I go CPK, Thai Chicken Pizza is the one I usually order, but I don’t remember when was the last time I went there… I made this tonight, and it was delicious even though I forgot to add cheese!! Half way through eating, I noticed, and I sprinkled the cheese to those who were still eating pizza. What kind of person who forgets cheese for pizza! Oh, well. Next time, I won’t forget, and it will taste even better! I made the homemade pizza crust, but next time I would like to try naan, especially when I don’t have time, it will be nice.
Jen says
Hi Keiko, I am so glad you liked these – even without cheese 🙂 but I agree, it will be even better with cheese next time! And you are amazing to also make the homemade crust – but yes, I love naan for when I am short on time – or just lazy and it still tastes great :). and I love that you also order the Thai Pizza at CPK – we definitely have the same foodie tastes!
Lindsay says
I have always loved Thai pizza so I was super excited to make this – it did not disappoint! Seriously, so good and easy I will be making it all the time! thanks Jen!
Jen says
You are so welcome! I am thrilled it “did not disappoint!” Thanks Lindsay!
Melissa says
I often make mini-pizzas with pita bread. I think this would work perfectly with that! I’m always on the lookout for new combinations for my pizzas!
Jen says
I love the idea of making pizzas with pita bread! Pizzas with any sort of flatbread are just so easy and yummy, such a great quick dinner. I hope you and your family love these. Thanks Melissa!
Brooke says
OMG. I LOVE Thailand and I LOVE Thai food. This has got to be the best compilation of recipes I’ve seen in quite awhile. Keep up the good work!
xo,
Brooke
Jen says
Thank you so much Brooke! If you love Thai food, I think you will love this pizza! Enjoy!!!
Jocelyn says
My family loved these flatbreads! I used homemade Naan bread and shredded carrots (instead of matchsticks). I didn’t have the ingredients for the coconut crema, so I cooked the chicken in coconut oil to get a wee bit of that wonderful coconut flavor. Thanks for a terrific recipe I will be making again.
Jen says
Hi Jocelyn, so happy your family loved these flatbread pizzas and your homemade naan sounds DIVINE – what a way to take it over the edge! Thank you!
plasterer bristol says
These look really good, will be giving this a go. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.
Simon
Jen says
Hope you love it! Thanks Simon!
Cassie @ Crumb Kitchen says
Jen, I made this and almost died. My boyfriend and I feasted on these pizzas for lunch at work every day following! What an absolutely delicious recipe. I didn’t have any bean sprouts or red onion on hand so I skipped those, but it was still great. Thanks for the recipe!
Jen says
YAY! not for the almost dying part but for the loving them so much part :)! Thank you so much Cassie for making my day!!
Cassie @ Crumb Kitchen says
Haha, dying in a good way! (If that’s possible? :P) You’re welcome!
Therese says
Made these last night and Dinner was a huge hit!! Which I’m never surprised anymore when I’m making one of your recipes!! 🙂 When I make a new recipe and the family likes it, there response is, ” must be from Carlsbad Cravings” 🙂 Thank you for another delicious recipe that will be made often. 🙂
Jen says
YAY for dinner being a huge hit – that’s always a happy day 🙂 LOVE, love, love your comment ”must be from Carlsbad Cravings” – seriously made my day! Thank you so much! xo
Jen says
YAY for dinner being a huge hit – that’s always a happy day 🙂 LOVE, love, love your comment ”must be from Carlsbad Cravings” – seriously made my day! Thank you so much! xo
Lori says
Jen, I love peanut sauce, but my daughter is allergic to nuts. If I substitute soy butter for peanut butter, will it still be tasty? Thanks!
Jen says
Hi Lori, I have never tried soy butter so I honestly don’t know – sorry!
Julie says
This was truly fantastic! I loved the variance of flavors and textures. I made it for a dinner party and every single person raved. Thanks for another amazing recipe!
Jen says
YAY! I love it when people rave and what a fun menu item for a dinner party, so happy everyone loved it! Thank you Julie!
Liz says
This was either the fifth or sixth recipe of yours I’ve made and just like all the others it doesn’t disappoint and like the others it gets rave reviews from my family. From the moment I found the Carlsbad Cravings website, i haven’t thought about going anywhere else to find something new for dinner. We love Asian dishes so these recipes have been the ones we gravitated to immediately. Thank you, Jen for these delicious meals! I brag about CC all the time.
Jen says
Hi Liz, your comment made my day! I am thrilled you and your family are enjoying my recipes so much and I’m flattered CC is your go-to! I love Asian food as well, so much that I have to restrain from making every recipe post Asian recipe! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and for bragging about CC 🙂 xo