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tandoori chicken pizza

Tandoori Chicken Pizza

Michelle
Bold, cheesy, and loaded with tandoori flavor, this pizza is topped with cool mint yogurt and cilantro for the ultimate flavor combo.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Servings 3

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet or pizza stone
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon for sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ball pizza dough
  • 1/2 cup tandoori-marinated cooked chicken shredded
  • 1/2 cup tomato passata or pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • Squeeze of lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) with a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  • Prepare Pizza Base: Roll out your pizza dough to your desired thickness on a lightly floured surface.
  • Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough. Add mozzarella, then scatter the shredded tandoori chicken and sliced red onions.
  • Bake: Transfer to the oven and bake until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Drizzle and Garnish: Mix yogurt, mint, and lime juice. Drizzle over the hot pizza and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Use naan bread as a shortcut base.
  • Marinate chicken in yogurt and tandoori spice for homemade depth.
Keyword Tandoori Chicken Pizza