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Two chicken tikka masala pizzas on a countertop. The closest one is cut into four, and there is a glass of beer on one side.

Chicken Tikka Naan Pizza

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These easy, cheesy chicken tikka-masala topped naan pizzas are a mash-up of my two favorite things - curry and pizza! Cheesy, rich, creamy and crispy they're the perfect family meal even the kids will love!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 2

Equipment

  • 2 large baking sheets

Ingredients

  • 2 large naan breads
  • cups tikka masala sauce (about 1 jar - smaller jars will have around 1½ cups, larger will have about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken (chopped or shredded - or 1 large chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or vegetable oil)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 jalapeno (thinly sliced, optional)
  • ¾-1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or more as needed)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro (for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the flatbreads on a pair of baking sheets. Bake for 5-6 minutes.

For the Chicken Tikka Masala (skip if using 2 cups leftover curry)

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and heat the oil in skillet over medium heat.
  • If using cooked chicken: Add to the skillet and brown slightly, about 30 seconds, then reduce heat and add in 1 cup tikka masala sauce and simmer about for 1 minute
  • If using raw chicken: Add to the skillet and let cook about 90 seconds without touching, then stir and cook until browned on a couple sides and mostly cooked through, about another 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat and add in 1 cup tikka masala sauce and simmer about 1 minute
  • Spoon a thin layer of tikka masala sauce (about ¼ cup) onto each naan, leaving a crust bare on the edge. Top with chicken tikka masala and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. If you're using leftover curry, simply spread it over each naan, and top with cheese. Top with thinly sliced red onion and jalapeno, if using.
  • Bake the naan pizzas for 5 minutes, or until edges are browned and cheese is melted and bubbling. You can broil for a short time to get a nice char on the onions and the cheese browned.
  • Remove and let cool about 1-2 minutes, then sprinkle with chopped cilantro and cut into slices. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Reheating leftovers: The same rules apply as if you were re-heating regular pizza! Bake it in the oven or in the air fryer until the cheese has melted using the microwave will make the naan go soggy! Leftovers will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Calories: 693calProtein: 34gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 405mgPotassium: 270mgTotal Carbs: 3gFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 3gVitamin A: 604IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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