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Chicken Tikka Pizza

chicken tikka pizza on a board

 

Are you ready for Monday?  I have a really busy week, so I kind of wish the weekend would have stuck around a little longer.  Unfortunately, time doesn’t listen to me, and Monday is here.  So how can you make Monday better?  Healthy pizza, of course!

chicken tikka pizza on a board

Indian flavors are always a hit at my house.  My 7 year old asks for Indian food at least once a week.  He has actually been asking if I could make an Indian pizza for awhile.  I have had it on my list of things to do, but it always go pushed to the back.  Then Cooking Light had a Chicken Tikka pizza in their recent issue, and I knew it was meant to be.  I added it to the menu right away, and didn’t let it slip to the back this time.

chicken tikka pizza on a board

If you are a fan of of Indian food at all, you will love this pizza.  The chicken is cooked in a yogurt, and garam masala sauce.  I used Naan bread as the crust for a more authentic Indian flavor.  It comes together pretty quickly, so you can make this for a weeknight dinner.  Plus anytime you can have pizza on the menu, and not feel guilty about it; you know it is a win!

Yield: 4

Chicken Tikka Pizza

chicken tikka pizza on a board

Classic Chicken Tikka Masala made into a quick weeknight pizza

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 oz chicken breasts, , sliced in half horizontally
  • 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, (I used Greek yogurt)
  • 1 Tbls garam masala, , divided
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbls olive oil
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, , grated
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, , grated
  • 2 Tbls heavy cream
  • 4 slices Naan bread, (about 6 inches)
  • 1/3 cup red onions, , sliced
  • 3/4-1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • fresh cilantro, , garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Combine chicken, yogurt, and 1 tsp garam masala. Place on baking sheet, lined with foil. Broil for 5 minutes per side.
  3. Using a food processor, plus the tomatoes until smooth.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl to coat. Add 3 tsp garam masala, ginger, cayenne, and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, simmer for a few minutes. Stir in salt and heavy cream. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces. Add chicken to the pan, toss to coat.
  6. Place Naan bread on baking sheet. Broil for 1 minute each side.
  7. Remove from oven, and place about 1/2 cup chicken mixture onto each piece of bread. Sprinkle with red onions, and cheese. Broil for 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  8. Garish with cilantro to serve.

Notes

Slightly Adapted from Cooking Light

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 361Saturated Fat 6gCholesterol 84mgSodium 884mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 3gSugar 4gProtein 28g

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Ramona

Tuesday 23rd of April 2013

Love this pizza! I also think it's so cool your son asks for Indian food once a week. :)

Cassie | Bake Your Day

Tuesday 23rd of April 2013

I'm a fool for these flavors! Great idea to add them to a pizza!

Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.

Tuesday 23rd of April 2013

I saw this pizza too and I have yet to make it. It looks so fabulous!!

Jess

Monday 22nd of April 2013

I make lots of pizzas, but I never would have thought of this combination. Such great flavors for a pizza, and so easy on naan! I can't wait to try this!

Tracey

Monday 22nd of April 2013

I haven't tried a ton of Indian dishes, but chicken tikka is one I know and love, even moreso when pizza is involved! Looks so good :)

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