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Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza on Baking Steel

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Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza on Baking Steel

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Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza on Baking Steel

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza on Baking Steel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 ball Pizza dough (Store-bought or homemade); 1/2 cup Chicken Tikka Masala sauce (Or to taste); 1 cup Cooked Chicken Tikka (Cubed or shredded); 1.5 cups Mozzarella cheese (Shredded); 1/4 medium Red onion (Thinly sliced); 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (Chopped, for garnish)

This recipe guides you through making a delicious Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza, featuring a flavorful tikka masala sauce base, tender cooked chicken tikka, melted mozzarella, fresh red onion, and aromatic cilantro, all baked to perfection on a baking steel for an extra crispy crust. It's a fusion delight that brings the beloved flavors of Indian cuisine to a classic Italian dish.

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Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza - Whole

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Fusion

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

25g

Protein

40g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza - Sliced

Ingredients

Pizza dough
(Store-bought or homemade)
1 ball
Chicken Tikka Masala sauce
(Or to taste)
1 cup
Cooked Chicken Tikka
(Cubed or shredded)
1 cup
Mozzarella cheese
(Shredded)
1.5 cups
Red onion
(Thinly sliced)
1 medium
Fresh cilantro
(Chopped, for garnish)
1 cup

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Close up of Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza toppings

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually 500-550°F or 260-290°C) with a baking steel placed inside for at least 45-60 minutes.
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Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually 500-550°F or 260-290°C) with a baking steel placed inside for at least 45-60 minutes.
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Allow ample time for the baking steel to heat thoroughly for a crispier crust.
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Carefully stretch or roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface or a piece of parchment paper to your desired thickness and shape (typically 12-14 inches).
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Carefully stretch or roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface or a piece of parchment paper to your desired thickness and shape (typically 12-14 inches).
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If the dough springs back, let it rest for 5-10 minutes to relax the gluten before continuing to stretch.
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Transfer the stretched dough to a pizza peel dusted with semolina or flour. Spread the Chicken Tikka Masala sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Transfer the stretched dough to a pizza peel dusted with semolina or flour. Spread the Chicken Tikka Masala sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
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Don't overload with sauce, as it can make the pizza soggy.
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Distribute the cooked Chicken Tikka pieces over the sauce.
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Distribute the cooked Chicken Tikka pieces over the sauce.
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Ensure the chicken is evenly spread for a balanced flavor in every bite.
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Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and sauce.
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Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and sauce.
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Use low-moisture mozzarella for best melting results.
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Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
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Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
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Red onion adds a nice crunch and pungent flavor that complements the tikka masala.
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Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated baking steel using the pizza peel. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred.
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Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated baking steel using the pizza peel. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and slightly charred.
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Keep an eye on the pizza as baking times can vary greatly depending on oven temperature and baking steel heat.
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Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
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Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
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The heat of the pizza will slightly wilt the cilantro, releasing its aromatic oils.
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Let the pizza rest for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot.
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Let the pizza rest for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot.
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Resting helps the cheese set and prevents toppings from sliding off when sliced.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza on Baking Steel

Recipe Information

Ingredients

Pizza dough(Store-bought or homemade)

Chicken Tikka Masala sauce(Or to taste)

Cooked Chicken Tikka(Cubed or shredded)

Mozzarella cheese(Shredded)

Red onion(Thinly sliced)

Fresh cilantro(Chopped, for garnish)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually 500-550°F or 260-290°C) with a baking steel placed inside for at least 45-60 minutes.Preview1hPreviewPreheat your oven to its highest setting (usually 500-550°F or 260-290°C) with a baking steel placed inside for at least 45-60 minutes.1h

Distribute the cooked Chicken Tikka pieces over the sauce.Preview1mPreviewDistribute the cooked Chicken Tikka pieces over the sauce.1m

Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and sauce.Preview1mPreviewEvenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and sauce.1m

Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.Preview0mPreviewScatter the thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.0m

Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.Preview0mPreviewOnce baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.0m

Let the pizza rest for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot.Preview2mPreviewLet the pizza rest for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot.2m

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Pizza dough
(Store-bought or homemade)

Chicken Tikka Masala sauce
(Or to taste)

Cooked Chicken Tikka
(Cubed or shredded)

Mozzarella cheese
(Shredded)

Red onion
(Thinly sliced)

Fresh cilantro
(Chopped, for garnish)

Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually 500-550°F or 260-290°C) with a baking steel placed inside for at least 45-60 minutes.
Preview
1h
Preview
Preheat your oven to its highest setting (usually 500-550°F or 260-290°C) with a baking steel placed inside for at least 45-60 minutes.
1h

Distribute the cooked Chicken Tikka pieces over the sauce.
Preview
1m
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Distribute the cooked Chicken Tikka pieces over the sauce.
1m

Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and sauce.
Preview
1m
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Evenly sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the chicken and sauce.
1m

Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
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Scatter the thinly sliced red onion over the cheese.
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Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
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Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
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Let the pizza rest for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot.
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Let the pizza rest for a minute or two before slicing and serving hot.
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