Chicken Tandoori Pizza

Chicken Tandoori Pizza is a fusion dish that combines the rich flavors of traditional Indian tandoori chicken with the beloved Italian pizza. It's a high-protein meal that's both delicious and satisfying, perfect for a fun dinner.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough - 250 grams
• Cooked chicken breast (diced) - 200 grams
• Tandoori masala - 2 tablespoons
• Greek yogurt - 3 tablespoons
• Tandoori paste - 1 tablespoon
• Shredded mozzarella cheese - 150 grams
• Red onion (thinly sliced) - 1 small
• Bell pepper (sliced) - 1 small
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the diced chicken breast with tandoori masala, Greek yogurt, tandoori paste, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
4. Place the rolled-out dough on a pizza stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread a thin layer of olive oil over the dough to prevent it from getting soggy.
6. Evenly distribute the marinated chicken mixture over the pizza dough.
7. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken.
8. Top with sliced red onion and bell pepper.
9. Drizzle lemon juice over the toppings.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden.
11. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
• Contains antioxidants from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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