Chicken Tandoori Naan Bread Pizza

Name: Chicken Tandoori Naan Bread Pizza
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced); 10 ounces plain yogurt ((300 ml)); 2 cm fresh ginger (finely diced); 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tspn ground cumin; 1/2 tspn red chilli; 1/4 tspn turmeric; 17 ounces passata ((500ml)); 2 plain naan breads; 1 red onion (finely sliced); 1 red pepper (finely sliced); grated mozerella

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Bored of boring pizza bases? Sure you are! This naan bread pizza is a great way to mix up your weeknight dinner game with minimal effort. Made with a mild spiced yogurt marinated chicken and topped with red onions and peppers, this is a fun pizza that's packed full of flavor! Easy to make, this Indian inspired pizza recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for pizza night.

Naan bread pizza on a wooden chopping board

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This is one of my favourite recipes to reach for when I'm short on time and don't want to put too much effort into dinner! Perfect for when you want pizza, but don't want to faff around making your own crust! Super easy to put together with flavourful ingredients that will leave you wanting more!

The tandoori style chicken is marinated in yogurt and Indian spices, and layered on top of a naan bread with a tomato sauce and fresh veggies. It's a great go to if you want to make a pizza for one, and the flavors are out of this world!

This pizza is a great alternative to your usual takeaway, and if you like this, I encourage you to experiment with more flavour combinations! Why not check out my White Pizza or Blue Cheese Pizza for more inspiration!

Why you will love this recipe!

Quick and easy: This naan bread pizza takes around 30 minutes to make from scratch. simply prepare the toppings, layer everything on the bread and pop in the oven for 15 minutes.
Individual pizza: If you are just cooking for yourself and don't want to make a whole pizza, naan bread is a great option. Go on, treat yourself!
So flavorful: If you love Indian cuisine, you are going to adore this fusion recipe. The chicken is super tender and the spices really pack a punch without being too overpowering.

Naan bread topped with corriander on a wooden chopping board

Ingredients

Chicken: Use boneless and skinless chicken breast for this recipe. It's marinated in yogurt and is super flavorful!
Yogurt: Use a plain yogurt to marinate the chicken. The yogurt has a small amount of acid in it, that slowly helps to break down the tough proteins.
Seasonings: Ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, red chili and turmeric.
Passata: Passata is pureed tomatoes, and is rich and smooth, with no added ingredients. Tomato puree (if in North America) can also be used.
Naan bread: This Indian flatbread is perfect for your pizza base. I used plain, but you could also use garlic or a spiced naan for added flavor.
Toppings: Red onion, red bell pepper and shredded mozzarella.

How to make naan bread pizza

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Marinade the chicken in the yogurt and spices in the fridge
Spread the marinated chicken onto a baking sheet and cook in the oven til browned and cooked through.
Simmer the passata and add the chicken pieces to it. Stir to combine.
Spoon the chicken mix over the naan breads.
Top with red onions, bell pepper and mozzarella.
Bake til crisp and golden.

Recipe Variations

Personally, I prefer a bit of bite on my pizza, so added raw sliced pepper and red onion before popping it in the oven. If you don't want the crunch, you can sauté these before adding them. You can easily add different veggies to your pizza too. I like to garnish them with some fresh cilantro, but parsley or green onions would also work well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use naan bread as a pizza base?

Naan bread is a great alternative to your standard dough pizza bases, they come out of the oven crispy and golden and are the perfect vehicle for all of those gorgeous toppings.

It's a great way to experiment with tonnes of different toppings and they are the perfect size if you are cooking for yourself.

Can you make a full size pizza with this recipe?

Absolutley! If you prefer a regular pizza crust you can totally use that in place of the naan. A standard store bought pizza crust will work great with the Tandoori chicken toppings.

Can you make it ahead of time?

The chicken can be marinated for up to 6 hours, and you can mix it with the passata and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days til you are ready to use it.

Any leftover naan bread pizza will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and can be reheated in the oven at 400F for 10 minutes.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Marinade the chicken for at least one hour, and up to six.
Use organic / free run chicken that hasn't been raised on antibiotics.
Bake the pizzas in a preheated oven for the best results.

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