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chicken tikka pizzas

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

This is perfect with a side green salad. A different kind of pizza.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For chicken tikka pizzas

  • 12 oz
    skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 c
    plain yoghurt
  • 2 tsp
    garam masala, divided
  • cooking spray
  • 5/8 tsp
    kosher salt, divided
  • 14 1/2 oz
    can unsalted diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    heavy cream
  • 4
    whole-wheat pitas, 6 inch
  • 1/3 c
    red onion, thinly vertically sliced
  • 3 oz
    mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro leaves

How To Make chicken tikka pizzas

  • 1
    Preheat broiler to high.
  • 2
    Cut the chicken in half horizontally. Combine the chicken, yogurt, and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala. Place on a foil lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Broil 5 minutes on each side.
  • 3
    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the tomatoes in a mini chopper/processor; pulse until almost smooth. Add oil to the pan. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala, ginger, red pepper, and garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes; simmer 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and cream; cook 1 minute. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add chicken to the pan and toss.
  • 4
    Place the pitas on a baking sheet. Broil one minute on each side.
  • 5
    Spoon 1/2 cup chicken onto each. Top with onion and cheese. Broil 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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