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Tandoori chicken naan pizza topped with mozzarella cheese, red onions, and fresh cilantro

Tandoori Chicken Naan Pizza

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: CaliforniaPizza, FussionPizza, LAPizza, NaanPizza, Pizza, TandooriChickenPizza
Servings: 3 people
Author: Jay Trabelsi

Ingredients

For the Tandoori Chicken Marinade:

  • 300 g boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp tandoori masala spice mix
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

For the Pizza Base and Sauce:

  • 2 large naan breads store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce mildly spiced or plain

For the Toppings:

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 green chili thinly sliced (optional for heat)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled paneer or feta cheese optional
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preparation:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt, tandoori masala, garlic paste, ginger paste, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well, cover, and marinate for at least 20 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until cooked through and slightly charred, about 6–8 minutes. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked tandoori chicken for a shortcut.
  • Substitute naan with pita or flatbread if desired.
  • Serve with cooling yogurt or raita on the side.
  • Adjust spice by adding or omitting chili.
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