This tikka masala pizza with chicken is such a fun twist on homemade pizza! It's packed full of flavor, super easy to make and you'll love this whether it be for a pizza night at home or an easy weeknight dinner.
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You’ll love this tikka masala pizza.
It's full of flavor. The tikka masala sauce is so flavorful and makes for the perfect pizza sauce.
It's easy to make. So easy! I buy pre-made pizza dough because I don't trust myself with yeast. So the pizza crust is fool-proof, or another alternative could be to use naan bread as your pizza base!
It's easy to customize. Whether you want it to be a vegetarian meal or include more veggies than I did, this is an easy recipe to customize to your preferences.
What is a tikka masala?
Tikka masala is a creamy tomato sauce. It has ginger, garlic, and onions accompanying the tomatoes so it's incredibly flavorful and used as a base for dishes like paneer tikka masala. The cream component typically comes from Greek yogurt, coconut milk, or whole milk.
Ingredients
Pizza Dough or Naan Bread. I used pre-made pizza dough, shaped it, baked it, and used that as my base and loved it. However, I have also made this chicken tikka pizza with naan bread and it's delicious, too!
Tikka Masala Sauce. You can get a homemade tikka masala sauce recipe from Madhu's Everyday Indian, or if you want to make this recipe even easier, tikka masala sauce can be found in just about any grocery store! I really like Trader Joe's.
Cheese. I used sliced provolone cheese and it was delicious or you can use mozzarella cheese or a combination of both.
Shredded Chicken. I buy chicken breasts, bake them and shred them for this recipe. But, you could also buy a rotisserie chicken, too!
Red Onion. Sliced onions add such a great texture and flavor to this pizza. You can really use any type of onion, but I love the color and flavor of red onion.
Cilantro. Don't add your fresh cilantro right away! Use it as a garnish that doubles as being aesthetically pleasing but also adds a great herb taste to really complement all the flavors happening on this chicken tikka masala pizza recipe.
How to make chicken tikka masala pizza
- Heat oven to 450F.
- While your oven is preheating, on a non-stick baking sheet or pizza stone, roll out our dough to your desired shape and thickness. I prefer mine on the slightly thinner side.
- Brush olive oil over your pizza crust and bake in your preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- While your crust is cooking, prep your pizza toppings.
- Once the crust is done baking, take it out of the oven and begin to assemble your pizza. Sauce, chicken, onions, and cheese.
- Put back in the oven and bake at 450F until the cheese melts. Should be about 7-10 minutes.
- Broil on high for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese becomes lightly golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes, slice, and enjoy!
Toppings ideas for tikka masala pizza
Paneer Tikka Pizza. Paneer is an Indian cheese made from full-fat buffalo or cow's milk. It's creamy, yet sturdy and you can use marinated paneer to top your pizza off for an extra layer of flavor.
Tofu Tikka Masala Pizza. If you want another vegetarian option, you can also add tofu slices to the top of your Indian-style pizza.
Veggies. If you don't want to stop at just onions, don't! You can add green pepper, red pepper, or even corn to the top of your pizza.
FAQ
Does tikka masala taste like tomato sauce?
Not really! Tikka masala and marinara are both tomato-based sauces but tikka masala has spices more commonly used in Indian food, like ginger, cumin, garam masala, and coriander.
Does tikka masala have tomatoes?
Yes, it does!
How spicy is tikka masala?
Tikka masala is mildly spicy, I think it's great for all spice levels!
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Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- ¼ c. tikka masala
- 1 c. chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 2 c. shredded cheese or 4-6 slices of cheese
- ¼ c. sliced onion
- 3-4 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450F.
- While your oven is preheating, on a non-stick baking sheet or pizza stone, roll out our dough to your desired shape and thickness. I prefer mine on the slightly thinner side.
- Brush olive oil over your pizza crust and bake in your preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- While your crust is cooking, prep your pizza toppings.
- Once the crust is done baking, take it out of the oven and begin to assemble your pizza. Sauce, chicken, onions, and cheese.
- Put back in the oven and bake at 450F until the cheese melts. Should be about 7-10 minutes.
- Broil on high for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese becomes lightly golden brown and bubbly.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes, slice, and enjoy!
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