How to Make the Perfect General Tso Chicken Pizza
Asian American Fusion · Medium · 45 min · 4 servings
A bold fusion pizza topped with crispy General Tso chicken, hoisin glaze, and mozzarella on a golden crust. Sweet, spicy, and savory flavors combine for an unforgettable pizza night.
Why this recipe works
This General Tso Chicken Pizza recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 45 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 680 calories with 35g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 8 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 1 lb pizza dough store bought or homemade
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into chunks
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 cup General Tso sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 stalks scallions thinly sliced
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Fry the Chicken
Toss chicken chunks in cornstarch until fully coated. Shallow fry in 1 inch of hot oil over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Step 2: Sauce the Chicken
Toss the fried chicken in General Tso sauce until fully coated. Set aside. The chicken should be glossy and sticky.
Step 3: Prepare the Pizza Base
Preheat oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Stretch pizza dough onto a greased baking sheet or pizza stone. Mix hoisin sauce with 2 tablespoons of General Tso sauce and spread evenly over the dough as the pizza sauce.
Step 4: Top and Bake
Scatter mozzarella over the sauce base, then arrange the sauced General Tso chicken evenly on top. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Step 5: Garnish and Slice
Remove from oven and immediately top with sliced scallions and red chili flakes. Slice into 8 pieces and serve hot.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- chicken thighs → chicken breast
- General Tso sauce → sweet chili sauce with a dash of soy sauce
- mozzarella cheese → provolone cheese
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Adding too much sauce to the pizza base makes the crust soggy and undercooked
- Using un-fried raw chicken on the pizza results in rubbery undercooked chicken
- Skipping cornstarch on the chicken means it will not stay crispy after being sauced
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 680 calories, 35g protein, 72g carbs, 24g fat, 3g fiber.
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