Description
This recipe is a clever fusion of South Asian tandoori street food and traditional pizza. It replaces standard dough with soft Indian flatbread known as naan. The thick bread provides a solid base that holds heavy toppings easily. It stays crisp on the bottom without absorbing too much liquid or getting soggy.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Tikka
- 300 g boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- ½ tsp salt
For the Pizza
- 2 large naan breads
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1–2 tbsp sliced jalapeños, optional
- 1 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken:
In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garam masala, paprika, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, ginger, and salt. Add the chicken and mix well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes. - Cook the chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Cut into smaller pieces if necessary. - Prepare the naan:
Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F. Place the naan breads on a baking sheet and lightly brush the edges with melted butter or olive oil. - Build the pizzas:
Spread pizza sauce over each naan. Add mozzarella cheese, cooked chicken tikka, red onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños. - Bake:
Bake for 8–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the naan edges are golden and crisp. - Garnish and serve:
Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ naan pizza
- Calories: 450 kcal
Keywords: For the best results, use naan that is slightly thick and sturdy enough to hold the toppings. You can also prepare the chicken tikka ahead of time, making this pizza a quick and easy weeknight meal.