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Butter Chicken Pizza
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Butter Chicken Pizza
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Butter Chicken Pizza

This recipe showcases a delicious fusion of Indian and Italian cuisine, transforming classic butter chicken into a unique and flavorful pizza topping. Made with a crispy pizza crust, creamy butter chicken sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and fresh red onion and cilantro, it's a dish that's both comforting and exciting. Perfect for a homemade meal, this easy recipe can be prepared with ingredients you likely have on hand, delivering a satisfying crunch and an explosion of flavors.
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Finished Butter Chicken Pizza, whole
Finished Butter Chicken Pizza, whole

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
22m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Fusion (Indian-Italian)
English
Nutrition (per serving)
350
Calories
20g
Protein
35g
Carbs
20g
Fat
A close-up slice being pulled
A close-up slice being pulled

Ingredients

  • Pizza Dough
    (Store-bought or homemade, for a 12-14 inch pizza)

    1 ball
  • Butter Chicken
    (Cooked and shredded chicken in a creamy butter chicken sauce (store-bought or leftover))

    1 cup
  • Mozzarella Cheese
    (Shredded)

    1.5 cups
  • Red Onion
    (Thinly sliced)

    0.5 medium
  • Fresh Cilantro
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    0.3 cup
Servings: 4
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Garnished pizza with fresh cilantro
Garnished pizza with fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  • 1

    Preheat your oven to its highest setting, preferably with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, to ensure it's piping hot. If using a pizza steel, aim for 500°F (260°C) or higher.
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    Preheat your oven to its highest setting, preferably with a pizza stone or baking steel inside, to ensure it's piping hot. If using a pizza steel, aim for 500°F (260°C) or higher.
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    Allow at least 30-60 minutes for the pizza stone or steel to heat thoroughly for a crispy crust.
  • 2

    On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape (typically 12-14 inches).
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    On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and shape (typically 12-14 inches).
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    Ensure your dough is at room temperature, which makes it much easier to stretch without tearing.
  • 3

    Carefully transfer the stretched dough to a piece of parchment paper or a well-floured pizza peel.
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    Carefully transfer the stretched dough to a piece of parchment paper or a well-floured pizza peel.
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    Using parchment paper can simplify transferring the pizza to the oven, especially for beginners.
  • 4

    Evenly spread the butter chicken over the stretched pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Evenly spread the butter chicken over the stretched pizza dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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    Avoid overloading the pizza with sauce to prevent it from becoming soggy during baking.
  • 5

    Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the butter chicken layer.
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    Generously sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the butter chicken layer.
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    For extra flavor, consider adding a blend of cheeses like provolone or cheddar along with mozzarella.
  • 6

    Scatter the thinly sliced red onion evenly over the cheese.
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    Scatter the thinly sliced red onion evenly over the cheese.
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    Slice the red onion as thinly as possible for a milder flavor and better texture on the pizza.
  • 7

    Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking steel in the oven.
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    Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking steel in the oven.
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    A quick, decisive slide works best. If using parchment paper, you can slide it directly onto the stone/steel.
  • 8

    Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly charred in spots.
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    Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly charred in spots.
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    Cooking times may vary based on your oven and its temperature. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
  • 9

    Remove the pizza from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro.
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    Remove the pizza from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro.
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    A pizza rocker knife provides clean, efficient slices. Letting the pizza rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing helps the cheese set.
  • 10

    Slice and serve hot. This pizza pairs wonderfully with a side of garlic naan for dipping.
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    Slice and serve hot. This pizza pairs wonderfully with a side of garlic naan for dipping.
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    For an extra kick, a drizzle of hot sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes can be added before serving.
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