Chicken Tikka Pizza

A fusion pizza combining classic Italian crust with Indian-inspired toppings - tender tikka-marinated chicken, creamy yogurt sauce, and colorful vegetables.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 2 35

Course lunch

Cuisine Italian

Servings 2 servings

Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients

450g boneless chicken breast or thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
125ml natural yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2.5cm ginger, chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
4 ready-made Naan breads
125ml tomato sauce or pizza sauce
375g shredded mozzarella cheese
60g fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
1 tbsp olive oil for brushing the Naan

Instructions

1.Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken with yogurt, tikka paste, lemon juice, and garam masala. Refrigerate 2+ hours.
2.Cook Chicken: Grill or pan-fry until cooked through (~8 mins).
3.Prep Dough: Stretch dough to 12-inch round.
4.Assemble:
Spread mint yogurt sauce
Add cheese, chicken, and vegetables
5.Bake: At 475°F (245°C) for 12-15 mins until crust is golden.
6.Finish: Sprinkle with chaat masala and cilantro.

Notes

For shortcut, use rotisserie chicken + 2 tbsp tikka sauce
Adjust spice level with extra chili flakes
Naan bread can substitute pizza dough

Keyword Chicken Tikka Pizza