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What Is Indian Pizza?
I have always wanted to make pizza at home so recently I asked my friend A to come bake with me. We decided to make an Asian-style pizza and came up with the idea of Indian pizza, using chicken tikka masala as the topping.
Chicken Tikka Masala is a delicious Indian recipe and makes a killer topping for the pizza. The exotic tastes of the spices and the chicken pairs beautifully with the cheesy pizza. It is scrumptious and we can’t stop eating it.
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Main Ingredients for Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
This chicken tikka masala pizza recipe calls for a store-bought pizza crust. The ingredient list is a bit long and it does take some time to make this pizza but trust me, you won’t find this kind of pizza anywhere else.
- Pizza crust
- Mozzarella cheese
- Chicken
- Cumin
- Cayenne pepper
- Garam masala
- Tomato sauce
- Ginger
- Yogurt
- Coriander
- Onion
- Jalapeno
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does Tikka Masala Taste Like?
Generally, tikka masala is a cream and tomato based sauce made with plenty of spices. To describe the flavor, it’s earthy, warm, and a little spicy.
What Is the Difference between Masala and Curry?
Garam masala is not based on turmeric, which is found in curry. Garam masala tends to be sweeter and contains a lot of other spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon.
How Many Calories?
This recipe has 307 calories per serving.
What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?
This dish is best served as the main entree. For a wholesome Indian meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
Ingredients
- 10 oz (280g) skinless and boneless chicken breast (cut into 1/2-inch (1cm) cubes)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 jalapeno (deseeded)
- Salt to taste
- 12- inches (30cm) store-bought pizza crust or three (7-inches (18cm) mini pizza crusts)
- Olive oil for brushing
- 1/4 onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Handful of coriander leaves/cilantro (chopped, save some for garnish)
Marinade:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 1 pinch cinnamon
Tomato 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, marinade the chicken with the Marinade for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
- Line a layer of aluminum foil in a baking pan for grilling. Spread the marinated chicken in a single layer on the pan, discard the remaining marinade. Grill the chicken at 450°F (232°C) for 6-7 minutes, turning at half time.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the Tomato Sauce and Spice Mix in separate bowls. Remove the chicken from the pan when it is done and discard the juice.
- Heat a small sauce pan and melt the butter. Sauté the garlic and jalapeno until aromatic. Pour in the Spice Mix and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes on medium heat. Remove the jalapeno and discard.
- Add in the Tomato Sauce and stir well to mix. Sprinkle salt to taste and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens, another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the chicken meat into the sauce and mix well.
- Pre-heat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the pizza crust on a pizza pan and brush lightly with olive oil. Spread the sauce/gravy on the pizza crust. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese. Arrange the chicken on the pizza. Top it with the sliced onions, chopped cilantro and the remaining cheese.
- Reduce the temperature to 425°F (218°C). Bake the pizza for 8-10 minutes. Remove the pizza from the pan when it is done and garnish the remaining chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Bake according to the instructions on your pizza crust. Depending on the type of crusts you buy, the time and temperature may be slightly different.
- If you prefer, you can stir fry the chicken instead of grilling it.
Nutrition
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
Delicious! I’ve never broiled chicken before and turns out it’s really simply and foolproof. I didn’t have heavy cream but we subbed 2% without any problems. I will definitely make these again.
Thank you for this amazing recipe! I had my first Indian pizza outside of Seattle, WA, while on a work trip. I was determined to have it again when I returned home to Chicago. Your recipe was spot on – so flavorful with the perfect amount of kick. At first glance, it looks like a lot of steps and ingredients, but it was surprisingly manageable and well worth it. Looking forward to making it again.
Hi Christina, thanks so much for trying my chicken tikka masala pizza. Please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Lovely pics . This topping has been really popular in indian pizza shops for ages . They also do an insanely delicious chilli chicken topping too
What type of tomato sauce does this call for? is it tomato paste? Or marinara?
Hi,can you please tell me what tomato sauce you used.. thanks
Any brand is fine.
Hi can u give the pizza dough recioe
Easiest pizza dough ever!
1. 150 grams plain yoghurt
2. 200 grams self-raising flour
salt & pepper to season
Combine these into a dough ball and then roll out to form pizza base. Then just dress up with whatever toppings you want. (Yoghurt replaces the yeast, so no wait time needed for rising. Pizza rises in the oven.)
Thanks for your recipe.
So delicious! Definitely longer prep time if you include the hour for marinating, but overall delicious! Added thinly sliced red peppers and extra cilantro… will make again!
Omg, looks amazing! You made me hungry and it’s still breakfast time here! Love love loves all your recipes, you are truly inspirational, I don’t know how you do it. Thanks, Keep it up.
I made this Pizza and it was finger licking. Thank you for the recipe. i posted a reference for your link in my blog post.
https://chukkiskitchen.wordpress.com/2017/07/24/chicken-tikka-masala-pizza/
I love chicken tikka masala. I love pizza. I’m OBSESSED with this recipe! This is the perfect solution for leftovers or for crazy cravings!
Hi Karly, thanks so much for your comment. Yes, this is a great recipe!
This looks soooo good. I just found a naan bread recipe and I am thinking that the naan bread would be great for the crust. Gotta try it! Thanks so much for the post.