Tired of the same old pizza night? It’s time to mix things up—with a sweet, savory, and slightly sassy twist! This Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Pizza with Pineapple and Cilantro is bursting with bold flavor and grilled goodness. Think juicy shredded chicken kissed with teriyaki sauce, golden chunks of pineapple, gooey mozzarella, and a fresh pop of chopped cilantro… all layered on a perfectly crispy crust hot off the grill!
Sweet meets savory. The teriyaki and pineapple combo is a tropical dream team. And cilantro? Oh, cilantro! This feathery green herb has been flavoring dishes for over 5,000 years. Once prized by ancient Egyptians and Romans, cilantro adds a zesty brightness that lifts the whole pizza. (Fun fact: cilantro leaves and coriander seeds come from the same plant!)
This recipe is a breeze to make. Grab some store-bought pizza dough, toss on your favorite toppings, and let the grill work its magic. The result? A golden, char-kissed crust and a flavor explosion in every bite.
Perfect for summer dinners on the patio, casual backyard gatherings, or when you just want to feel like you’re on a beachy getaway—this pizza delivers.
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Servings
4
Ingredients
1 bag pizza dough
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
½ cup warm water
½ cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons pizza seasoning
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
½ cup diced pineapple
½ cup shredded mozzarella
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2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
Method of Preparation
In a mixing bowl combine the pizza dough, grapeseed oil, and warm water.
Prepare the dough according to the package directions.
While the dough is resting, combine the tomato sauce and pizza seasoning, set aside.
In a separate bowl toss the shredded chicken with the teriyaki sauce; set aside.
Preheat grill to high.
Roll out your pizza dough to desired size.
Grease the grill and add your dough.
Close lid and grill for 2 minutes.
Pop any large bubbles; flip the pizza.
Spread the tomato sauce over the entire pizza.
Top with the chicken, pineapple, and mozzarella.
Reduce heat to medium, close grill, and cook until crust is crisp.
Remove pizza from grill and garnish with cilantro.
