Thai Chicken Pizza

this one is a keeper.

Pizza Crust:
  INGREDIENTS
   -1 pkg dry active yeast (or 2 1/2 tsp)
   -1 tsp white sugar
   -1 cup warm water
   -2 1/2 cups flour
   -2 tbsp olive oil
   -1 tsp salt


  Preheat oven to 450.  In a medium bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar into warm water. Let stand ten minutes. Stir in salt, oil, and flour. Mix with spoon and hands until smooth. Let rest 5 minutes. Turn dough onto floured surface and roll out to the size of pan you plan to use. Transfer to pan and cook for 5 minutes in the oven.


Peanut Chicken:
   In a medium saucepan combine the following ingredients and cook on low just until combined
   -1/4 cup peanut butter
   -1/4 cup (4 tbsp) soy sauce
   -2 cloves garlic, minced
   -1 tsp freshly grated ginger
   -1/4 cup brown sugar
   -2 baked chicken breasts, diced
   -pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)


Pizza Toppings:
   -1/2 bottle of LaChoy Duck Sauce or Sweet and Sour Sauce
   -1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
   -handful of bean sprouts
   -handful of chopped cilantro
   -handful of chopped dry roasted peanuts
   -1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
   -1 carrot, julienned
   -1 1/2 to 2 cups cheese (I used Monterey Jack)


After prebaking the crust, it will be firm but slightly doughy. Remove from oven and spread a thin layer of duck sauce (or sweet and sour). Cover with shredded cheese. Top with peanut chicken, red pepper, and carrots. Bake for 9-12 minutes or until crust is browned. Remove from oven and top with cucumber, bean sprouts, peanuts, and cilantro.