🍕 Tandoori Chicken Pizza – A Fusion You’ll Love!
✨ Introduction
Who says pizza has to be boring? This Tandoori Chicken Pizza combines the best of both worlds — bold South Asian spices with gooey, cheesy Italian comfort. Juicy chicken marinated in aromatic tandoori masala sits perfectly atop a crisp crust with melty mozzarella and onions.
Whether it’s game night or dinner with friends, this fusion masterpiece is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
🍗 Ingredients
For the Tandoori Chicken:
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250g boneless chicken (small cubes)
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2 tbsp yogurt
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1 tsp ginger garlic paste
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp red chili powder
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½ tsp turmeric
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½ tsp garam masala
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½ tsp cumin powder
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Salt to taste
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1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
For the Pizza Base:
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1 ready-made pizza crust or homemade dough (9–12 inch)
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½ cup pizza sauce
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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½ red onion (thinly sliced)
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1 tbsp chopped coriander (optional)
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Butter or olive oil for brushing
👩🍳 Instructions
🔥 Step 1: Marinate & Cook Chicken
Mix chicken with yogurt, spices, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice. Marinate for 1–2 hours.
Cook in a hot pan until fully cooked and slightly charred.
🍞 Step 2: Prepare Pizza Base
Spread pizza sauce over the crust. Add a layer of cheese.
Top with cooked tandoori chicken and onion slices.
🔥 Step 3: Bake the Pizza
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is crisp.
🍕 Step 4: Slice & Serve
Brush edges with butter or olive oil. Garnish with coriander.
Slice and serve hot!
🌟 Final Thoughts
Fusion food has never tasted so good! This Tandoori Chicken Pizza is a creative twist that brings the spicy, smoky flavor of tandoori chicken together with the indulgence of classic pizza. Try it once, and you’ll find it making frequent appearances on your dinner table.
