Name: Butter Chicken Naan Pizza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed; ½ cup plain yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garam masala; ½ tsp turmeric; ½ tsp chili powder; Salt to taste; 2 tbsp butter; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 ½ cups tomato purée; ½ cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp garam masala; Salt to taste; 4 naan breads (store-bought or homemade); 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional); Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Yogurt or sour cream, for drizzling (optional)

Description

Butter Chicken Naan Pizza is a flavorful fusion of Indian and pizza cuisine. Topped with creamy butter chicken, mozzarella, and fresh herbs on a warm naan base, this dish is indulgent and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed

½ cup plain yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp garam masala

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp chili powder

Salt to taste

2 tbsp butter

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 ½ cups tomato purée

½ cup heavy cream

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

4 naan breads (store-bought or homemade)

1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Yogurt or sour cream, for drizzling (optional)

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add cubed chicken and mix well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
Cook the butter chicken sauce: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion for 5 minutes. Add ginger-garlic paste, cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato purée, sugar, salt, and garam masala. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook the marinated chicken: In a separate pan, cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned. Add to butter chicken sauce and stir in heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Assemble the naan pizza: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place naan on a baking sheet. Spoon butter chicken over naan, top with mozzarella and red onion (optional).
Bake the naan pizza: Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Finish & Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with cilantro, and drizzle with yogurt or sour cream (optional). Serve hot.

Notes

For a quicker prep, use leftover butter chicken.

Swap chicken with paneer for a vegetarian version.

Add sautéed bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms for extra flavor.

For extra spice, increase chili powder or add fresh chilies.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking, Stovetop
Cuisine: Indian, Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pizza
Calories: 550
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg