Best 8 California Chicken Pizza Recipes

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For pizza lovers seeking a taste of California's culinary delights, the California chicken pizza is a must-try. This unique pizza combines the freshness of California cuisine with the comfort of a classic pizza. Its tantalizing flavors and vibrant ingredients make it a popular choice for both casual dining and special occasions. Whether you're a seasoned pizzaiolo or a home cook looking to explore new flavors, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect California chicken pizza.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN THAI CHICKEN PIZZA



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Make and share this California Pizza Kitchen Thai Chicken Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kimke

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 2 pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons minced ginger (or more if you wish)
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon vietnamese chili sauce (or dried chili flakes)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon olive oil
10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 pizza dough, use your own recipe
cornmeal or flour, for handling
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
4 scallions, slivered diagonally
1/2 cup white bean sprouts
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Combine sauce ingredients in a small pan over medium heat.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil; boil gently for one minute.
  • Divide into 2 portions for use on chicken and pizza; set aside.
  • To make Thai chicken: Cook the chicken in olive oil over med-high heat, stirring, until just cooked; 5 to 6 minutes do not overcook.
  • Set aside in refrigerator until chilled through.
  • Once chilled, coat the chicken with 1/4 cup sauce.
  • Set aside in refrigerator.
  • To make the pizza: Use a large spoon to spread 1/4 cup sauce evenly over pizza dough within the rim.
  • Cover sauce with 3/4 cup cheese.
  • Distribute half the chicken pieces over the cheese followed by half the green onions, bean sprouts, and carrots, respectively.
  • Sprinkle an additional 1/4cup cheese over the toppings and top the pizza with 1 TBSP chopped peanuts.
  • Transfer the pizza to oven; bake until crisp and golden and the cheese is bubbly, 9 to 10 minute.
  • When cooked through, remove pizza from oven.
  • Sprinkle 1TBSP chopped cilantro over the hot cheesy surface.
  • Repeat with remaining ingredients for a second pizza.

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA - CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN STYLE



BBQ Chicken Pizza - California Pizza Kitchen Style image

If you've ever been to the California Pizza kitchen and tried this pizza, you'll never want to go back to the greasy East Coast style...

Provided by Gaelige Coinnaigh

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 2 9-inch pizzas

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons favorite barbecue sauce (we use a spicy-sweet sauce)
bbq chicken pizza dough
semolina or flour, for handling
1/2 cup favorite barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons shredded smoked gouda cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 small red onion, sliced into 1/8-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • To make BBQ Chicken: In a large frying pan, cook the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until just cooked, 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overcook. Set aside in the refrigerator until chilled through.
  • Once chilled, coat the chicken with 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce; set aside in the refrigerator.
  • To make the pizza: Place the pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F for one hour before cooking pizzas.
  • Use a large spoon to spread ¼ cup BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the prepared dough within the rim. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon smoked Gouda cheese over the sauce. Cover with ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella. Distribute half the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese (approximately 18 pieces). Place approximately 18 to 20 pieces of red onion over the surface. Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup Mozzarella over the top of the pizza.
  • Transfer the pizza to the oven; bake until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. When the pizza is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven; sprinkle 1 tablespoon cilantro over the hot surface. Slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.3, Fat 35.7, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 179.2, Sodium 1524, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 21.7, Protein 55

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN CHICKEN TEQUILA FETTUCCINE



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Make and share this California Pizza Kitchen Chicken Tequila Fettuccine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cooking Queen

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb dry spinach fettuccine (or 2 pounds fresh)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons reserved for garnish or finish)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno peppers (seeds and veins may be eliminated if milder flavor is desired)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (reserve tablespoon per saute)
1/2 cup chicken stock (preferably homemade)
2 tablespoons gold tequila
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, diced 3/4 inch
1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Prepare rapidly boiling, salted water to cook pasta; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes for dry pasta, approximately 3 minutes for fresh. Pasta may be cooked slightly ahead of time, rinsed and oiled and then "flashed" (reheated) in boiling water or cooked to coincide with the finishing of the sauce/topping.
  • Cook 1/3 cup cilantro, garlic and jalapeno in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add stock, tequila and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to a paste like consistency; set aside.
  • Pour soy sauce over diced chicken; set aside for 5 minutes. Meanwhile cook onion and peppers, stirring occasionally, with remaining butter over medium heat. When the vegetables have wilted (become limp), add.
  • chicken and soy sauce; toss and add reserved tequila/lime paste and cream.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil; boil gently until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick (about 3 minutes).
  • When sauce is done, toss with well-drained spinach fettuccine and reserved cilantro.
  • Serve family style or transfer to serving dishes, evenly distributing chicken and vegetables.

CALIFORNIA-STYLE BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 33m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1 green pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup thin red onion slices
1 ready-to-use baked pizza crust (12 inch)
1/3 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a Touch of PHILADELPHIA

Steps:

  • 1. HEAT oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2. COOK and stir chicken and vegetables in large skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min. or until chicken is done.
  • 3. SPREAD pizza crust with barbecue sauce; top with chicken mixture and cheese.
  • 4. Place crust directly on middle oven rack and BAKE 15 to 18 min. or until cheese is melted.
  • Shortcut
  • For a quick alternative to the cooked fresh chicken, use chopped chicken from a rotisserie chicken purchased at your local supermarket. Add to pizza along with the cooked vegetables and cheese before baking as directed.
  • VELVEETA Barbecue Chicken Pizza
  • Prepare as directed, substituting 1 pkg. (8 oz.) VELVEETA Mild Cheddar Flavor Shredded Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese Food for the shredded triple Cheddar cheese.
  • Substitute
  • Prepare using KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese
  • Calories 370
  • Total fat: 13 g
  • Cholesterol 60 mg
  • Sodium 830 mg
  • Protein: 24 g
  • Carbohydrate 39 g
  • Dietary fiber: 1 g

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SALAD (CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN COPYCAT)



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Had this last week at CPK and just had to figure out how to make it. I think this is pretty close! It's delicious nevertheless.

Provided by hotdishmama

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butternut squash, diced
1 (8 ounce) can beets, diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 hard-boiled egg, diced
1 avocado, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup dates or 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, sliced
1/4 cup girard's champagne dressing
1/4 cup roasted almonds
3 boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the spiced chicken: combine coriander and cinnamon with olive oil to make a paste. Spread on chicken breasts with a bbq brush or fingers; cook chicken in pan or grill (I used my Foreman grill and it worked well) until fully cooked. Let chicken cool and slice.
  • While chicken is cooking, roast diced squash in a 400 degree oven for about ten minutes (I used my toaster oven).
  • Toss all other ingredients together with the champagne dressing to taste. Top with sliced chicken & almonds.

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN CLUB PIZZA



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Inspired by the California Club pizza from California Pizza Kitchen, I decided to whip up my own version. It's loaded with tons of fresh veggies, so that means it has to be good for you, right? -Robert Pickart, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen pizza dough, thawed
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded romaine
1 cup fresh arugula
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Grease a 14-in. pizza pan; sprinkle with cornmeal. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 13-in. circle. Transfer to prepared pan; build up edges slightly. Sprinkle with cheese, chicken and bacon. Bake until crust is lightly browned, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, place romaine and arugula in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest and pepper. Pour over lettuces; toss to coat. Arrange over warm pizza. Top with tomato, avocado and basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 30g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BBQ CHICKEN PIZZA - CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN STYLE MADE OVER!



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Make and share this BBQ Chicken Pizza - California Pizza Kitchen Style Made Over! recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 9 inch pizzas, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubes
2 tablespoons low-calorie barbecue sauce (I used Walden Farms Calorie Free BBQ Sauce)
1 lb pizza dough (double par baked recipe of Marsha's Whole Wheat Pizza worked for me)
1/2 cup low-calorie barbecue sauce
2 cups shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese
1/4 small red onion, sliced into 1/8-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pre heat broiler and spray a cookie sheet with PAM and scatter chicken cubes on the greased sheet and broil until cooked fully. Place chicken in fridge until chilled then toss in 2 tbs BBQ sauce.
  • To make the pizzas place a pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F for one hour before cooking pizzas.
  • spoon 1/4 cup low cal BBQ sauce evenly over each prepared dough.
  • Sprinkle the dough with 3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella. Distribute half the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese (approximately 18 pieces). Place approximately 18 to 20 pieces of red onion over the surface. Sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup Mozzarella over the top of the pizza.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 13.7, Sodium 15.5, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.5

CALIFORNIA CHICKEN PIZZA



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Make and share this California Chicken Pizza recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ajl694s

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -10 inch pre-baked pizza crust
1 cup kc materpiece original barbecue sauce
1 -2 cup diced shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/4 cup chopped green onion
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup thin slices fire-roasted bell peppers or 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Spread barbecue sauce on pizza crust, leaving 1-inch border around outside edge.
  • Arrange ingredients on top.
  • Bake 450 degrees for 10 minutes.

Tips:

  • For a crispy crust, preheat your oven to the highest temperature possible before baking the pizza.
  • If you don't have a pizza stone, you can bake the pizza on a greased baking sheet.
  • To prevent the toppings from sliding off the pizza, let the dough rest for a few minutes before adding them.
  • If you're using fresh mozzarella cheese, pat it dry before adding it to the pizza to prevent it from making the pizza soggy.
  • Bake the pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Conclusion:

California chicken pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crust, juicy chicken, and flavorful toppings, this pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give California chicken pizza a try. You won't be disappointed!

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