Tandoori Chicken Pizza
This Tandoori Chicken Pizza has a creamy, garlicky tandoori sauce, sweet red peppers & juicy marinaded chicken baked to crispy perfection on naan bread.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 731kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ red onion, sliced
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 4 pieces naan bread
Marinade:
- 4 oz. plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp. garam masala
- ¼ tsp. turmeric
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. honey
Honey Yogurt Sauce:
- 8 oz. plain Greek yogurt
- 6 roasted garlic cloves, smashed
- 4 tbsp. cream
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1 tsp. salt
Instructions
Tandoori Chicken:
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add the chicken and mix to coat it evenly. Place in the fridge for 6 hours (minimum) or overnight (preferred).
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees and place the chicken on a baking rack over a baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through. Chicken should be golden brown and juices will run clear (internal temperature of 165 degrees).
- Once the chicken has cooled, dice it in ½" pieces (bite sized chunks) and set aside.
Naan Pizza:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Spread a layer of sauce over the naan bread. Top with the chopped chicken. Add the sliced red peppers and onions on top of the chicken.
- Top with dollops of ricotta cheese and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until crust is crisp and golden brown.
- Serve topped with cilantro and drizzled with extra honey yogurt sauce.
Honey Yogurt Sauce:
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whip to combine.
Notes
Expert Tips:
- Make sure to use Greek yogurt for this recipe; regular yogurt will not yield the same results. I recommend using the full fat version for extra creaminess.
- I recommend using chicken thighs as the meat stays juicier than chicken breasts.
- If you can't find naan bread, pita bread will also work.
- Roasted garlic is a MUST for the honey yogurt sauce. You can either roast your own or buy roasted garlic (link provided in the recipe card). I like to use this method from The Kitchn - How to Roast Garlic.
- Any type of honey will work here. I like to drive out to the country and get my honey from a roadside stand - I think it tastes amazing and I like to support local families.
- Pop the chicken under the broiler if it does not get golden brown.
- Spread the pizza sauce in a thin enough layer so it doesn't get soggy, but thick enough so you can taste the flavor (see photos above).
- The tandoori chicken can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days until ready for use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1flatbread | Calories: 731kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 1739mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1540IU | Vitamin C: 42.5mg | Calcium: 296mg | Iron: 1.4mg