Description
Butter Chicken Pizza is a delicious fusion dish that combines the rich, creamy flavors of traditional Indian butter chicken with the crispy, cheesy goodness of a classic pizza. This recipe uses cooked butter chicken, a flavorful tomato-based curry with tender chicken pieces, atop a hand-rolled pizza dough, topped with mozzarella cheese, red onions, cherry tomatoes, and aromatic spices, then baked to perfection. It’s perfect for those craving an innovative twist on pizza with bold Indian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Base
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- All-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Butter Chicken Topping
- 1 cup cooked butter chicken (chopped, with sauce)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce or reserved butter chicken sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (246°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it inside to heat thoroughly during this time to achieve a crisp, evenly cooked crust.
- Prepare the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface to prevent sticking. Roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle or oval shape. Transfer the rolled dough onto a floured pizza peel or baking sheet to prepare for topping.
- Oil the Dough: Brush the surface of the rolled dough lightly with olive oil. This helps develop a golden crust and prevents sogginess from the sauce.
- Add Sauce: Spread the butter chicken sauce or alternatively pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges for the crust.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the chopped cooked butter chicken pieces on top of the sauce layer. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken, then add thinly sliced red onions and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Optional Spices: For an extra aromatic touch, sprinkle a pinch of garam masala evenly over the toppings to enhance the Indian flavor profile.
- Bake the Pizza: Carefully transfer the pizza to the preheated oven or onto the pizza stone. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with freshly chopped cilantro. Slice into wedges and serve hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For a quicker flatbread-style pizza, use naan bread as the base instead of rolling out pizza dough.
- To add extra richness, drizzle a spoonful of warm cream or yogurt over the pizza just before serving.
