Chicken Tandoori Pizza: A Fusion Feast
Are you ready to take your pizza night to an exciting new level? This Chicken Tandoori Pizza recipe is the perfect way to combine the smoky and spicy flavours of traditional Indian tandoori with the cheesy, comforting goodness of a freshly baked pizza. Suitable for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe will be ready in about an hour, delighting your taste buds with its unique flavour profile.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pre-baked pizza crust (12-inch)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
Tandoori Chicken Preparation:
- In a large bowl, combine the yoghurt, tandoori masala, garlic paste, ginger paste, lemon juice, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them evenly. Cover the bowl and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with vegetable oil, and bake for 25 minutes or until fully cooked.
Pizza Assembly:
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the pre-baked pizza crust, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Distribute the cooked tandoori chicken pieces over the cheese and then add the sliced red onion.
- Cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the crust is golden brown. (If you need tips on pizza stones check out this page)
- Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before slicing and serving.
Your Chicken Tandoori Pizza is now ready to be devoured. Pair it with a refreshing cucumber raita or a crisp salad for an even more indulgent meal. Dive into this culinary fusion adventure and enjoy the merging of two iconic cuisines in one irresistible dish!