Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
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Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
Description
This recipe starts by marinating bite-sized chicken breast in yogurt, lemon juice, and a blend of cumin, cayenne, garam masala, ginger, cinnamon, and salt for at least an hour. The chicken is grilled in the oven until lightly charred and cooked through. Meanwhile, the tikka masala sauce is prepared by sautéing garlic and jalapeño with a spice mix and finishing with tomato sauce, yogurt, heavy cream, and salt, simmering to thicken.
The cooked chicken is combined with the sauce for coating. The pizza crust, either standard 12-inch or mini variants, is brushed with olive oil, topped with thinly sliced onions, mozzarella cheese, the chicken tikka masala mixture, and cilantro. Baking the assembled pizza blends the flavors and melts the cheese over the spicy, creamy topping.
The dish offers a unique combination of Indian-inspired flavors on a familiar pizza format. Substitutions like naan bread for crust or stir-frying the chicken instead of grilling are noted for convenience and customization.
Ingredients
- 10 oz (280g) chicken breast cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) cubes, skinless and boneless
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 jalapeño seeded
- salt to taste
- 12- inch (30cm) pizza crust three 7-inches (18cm) mini pizza crusts, store-bought
- olive oil for brushing
- 1/4 onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- cilantro coriander leaves, chopped, save some for garnishing, leaves
Marinade:
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Tikka Masala Sauce:
- 4 oz (120g) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Spice Mix:
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with the Marinade ingredients for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
- Line a baking pan with aluminum foil for oven grilling. Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer on the pan, discarding any leftover marinade. Grill the chicken at 450°F (232°C) for 6–7 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Tikka Masala Sauce and Spice Mix in separate bowls. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pan and discard any juices.
- Heat a small saucepan and melt the butter. Sauté the garlic and jalapeño until aromatic. Add the Spice Mix and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes over medium heat. Remove the jalapeño and discard.
- Add the Tikka Masala Sauce and stir well to combine. Sprinkle in salt to taste and continue simmering until the sauce thickens, about 2 more minutes. Turn off the heat and add the chicken to the sauce, mixing well.
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the pizza crust on a pizza pan and lightly brush it with olive oil. Spread the sauce on the pizza crust and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Arrange the chicken on top, followed by the sliced onions, chopped cilantro, and the remaining cheese. Lower the temperature to 425°F (218°C) and bake the pizza for 8–10 minutes. Once done, remove it from the pan and garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Bake the pizza according to your crust’s package instructions, adjusting time and temperature as needed.
- Optionally stir-fry the chicken instead of grilling for a quicker cooking method.
- Use a 12-inch store-bought pizza crust or three 7-inch mini crusts; naan bread can also serve as an alternative base.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 818mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1073IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 263mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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