Chicken Tikka Pizza is a fusion dish that combines the flavors of Indian chicken tikka with the beloved Italian pizza. It features marinated chicken tikka pieces, along with traditional pizza toppings like tomato sauce, cheese, onions, and bell peppers. The pizza is baked until the crust is crispy, creating a delicious blend of spicy, savory, and cheesy flavors.
Here’s a recipe to make it at home:
Ingredients:
For the chicken tikka marinade:
- 500g boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
For the pizza:
- Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Butter or olive oil for brushing the crust
Instructions:
- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix together yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, red chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and oil.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Prepare the Pizza:
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Arrange the cooked chicken tikka pieces, sliced onion, and bell pepper on top of the cheese.
- Bake the Pizza:
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve:
- Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Brush the crust with melted butter or olive oil.
- Slice the pizza and serve hot.
Enjoy your homemade chicken tikka pizza with its delicious fusion of flavors!
