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Spicy Tandoori Chicken Pizza on Soft Naan Crust!

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Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with this Tandoori Chicken Pizza on a soft naan crust. It’s a culinary adventure that combines the comfort of pizza with the aromatic spices of Indian cuisine.

Ingredients

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  • 2–4 pieces naan bread
  • 1 lb (about 450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoons tandoori masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon tandoori masala
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons cream or coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • thinly sliced red onion
  • thinly sliced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
  • thinly sliced jalapeños (optional)
  • fresh chopped cilantro
  • fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
  2. Prepare your tandoori chicken: Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, combine the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, red chili powder, and lemon juice. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Make your pizza sauce: In a small saucepan, combine crushed tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, salt, and cream or coconut milk. Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat until slightly thickened.
  5. Prep your naan: Lay naan bread on a baking sheet and brush the edges lightly with olive oil or melted butter.
  6. Assemble your pizza: Spread a thin layer of the prepared Tandoori pizza sauce over each naan, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, distribute cooked tandoori chicken, add red onion and bell peppers, and top with more cheese if desired.
  7. Bake the pizzas: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 8-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the naan crust is golden brown.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over each pizza and squeeze fresh lime juice before serving. Slice and serve hot.

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Keywords: For the crispiest naan crust, preheat your oven to a high temperature and use a preheated pizza stone. Adjust spice levels to your preference and feel free to experiment with toppings.

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