Greggs Spicy Mexican Chicken Pizza
Spicy seasoned chicken with jalapeños, red onions, and melted mozzarella on a soft focaccia-style pizza base.
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Why you'll love it
Spice up your pizza night with Greggs' Spicy Mexican Chicken Pizza! Featuring tender seasoned chicken, fiery jalapeños, and sweet red onions on a fluffy base, this recipe brings Mexican-inspired flavours to your home kitchen.
About the original
Greggs' Spicy Mexican Chicken Pizza combines British bakery tradition with bold Mexican flavours. The combination of spicy chicken, jalapeños, and red onion creates a pizza that's both comforting and exciting, perfect for those who like their lunch with a kick.
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Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 500 g Plain Flour
- 14 g Dried Yeast — 2 tsp
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
Spicy Chicken
- 200 g Chicken Breast — diced
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Pizza Sauce & Toppings
- 400 g Chopped Tomatoes (tinned) — 1 tin
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 1 piece Onion — finely diced (for sauce)
- 2 cloves Garlic — minced
- 1 tbsp Oregano
- 2 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 200 g Mozzarella Cheese — grated
- 1 piece Red Onion — thinly sliced
- 50 g Jalapeños — sliced
Method
Make the pizza base: Mix warm water (300ml) with yeast and sugar, let stand for 5 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil, knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
Prepare spicy chicken: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Season diced chicken with salt, black pepper, and chilli powder. Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
Make the sauce: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a pan, fry diced onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Divide dough into 2 portions. Roll each into a rectangle about 1cm thick on a floured surface.
Place dough on lined baking trays. Spread tomato sauce evenly over each base. Top with grated mozzarella, spicy chicken pieces, sliced red onion, and jalapeños.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling, chicken is heated through, and crust is golden. Slice and serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Adjust the spice level to your preference - add more chilli powder or cayenne pepper for extra heat, or reduce it for a milder version.
- Marinate the chicken in the spices for 15-30 minutes before cooking for deeper flavour penetration
- Drain jarred jalapeños well before adding to prevent excess moisture on the pizza. Pat them dry with kitchen paper if needed.
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice over the finished pizza adds authentic Mexican brightness and cuts through the richness.
FAQs
- Is this pizza very spicy?
- It has a moderate kick but isn't overwhelmingly hot!
- What else can I add to this pizza?
- Great additions include sweet corn and black beans.
- Can I use turkey instead of chicken?
- Yes turkey breast is absolutely fine!
- How can I make it spicier?
- Add cayenne pepper!
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 597 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
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