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Tandoori Chicken Naan Pizza

Name: Tandoori Chicken Naan Pizza
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 2 naan breads (standard size); 4 tbsp homemade tamarind BBQ sauce, divided (or store-bought); 1/2 cup tandoori chicken, cut in cubes or shredded; 4 tbsp smoked Gouda, divided; 4 tbsp mozzarella, shredded, divided; pickled onions (see recipe below) (for garnishing); tandoori twist for sprinkling; lime juice, squeeze (optional ); 2 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp maple syrup, honey, or sugar; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 4 tsp whole spices such as: coriander seeds, celery, cumin, whole peppercorns, fennel, caraway, allspice; 1 bay leave

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Tandoori chicken naan pizza pairs well here with BBQ sauce, mozzarella, and smoked gouda garnished with pickled onions! BBQ and tandoori chicken are a match made in heaven. This recipe is especially great if you have leftover tandoori chicken (rarely happens, but just in case).

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Key Notes:

I used my homemade tamarind BBQ sauce that pairs perfectly with the smokiness and bold flavors of the tandoori chicken, however a store bought version will still be good!

I prefer a smoked gouda to bring out that smokiness of the tandoori balanced with the classic mozzarella. Use goat cheese, sharp cheddar, white cheddar, gruyere—really can’t go wrong here–matter of preference/taste.
Add pineapple for a little sweetness.
Sprinkle a little tandoori twist when it comes out of the oven for extra oomph!
Naturally pickled onions add a vibrant and a pungent flavor that brings it all together! See below for my quick pickled onion recipe!

Tandoori Chicken Naan Pizza

A fun spin on flavors of Tandoori chicken paired with my homemade Sweet and Spicy BBQ sauce with smoked Gouda and mozzarella finished with pickled onions!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 13 mins

Total Time 18 mins

Course Lunch

Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

2 naan breads standard size
4 tbsp homemade tamarind BBQ sauce, divided or store-bought
1/2 cup tandoori chicken, cut in cubes or shredded
4 tbsp smoked Gouda, divided
4 tbsp mozzarella, shredded, divided
pickled onions (see recipe below) for garnishing
tandoori twist for sprinkling
lime juice, squeeze optional

Quick Pickled Onions

2 1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp maple syrup, honey, or sugar
1.5 tsp kosher salt
4 tsp whole spices such as: coriander seeds, celery, cumin, whole peppercorns, fennel, caraway, allspice
1 bay leave

Instructions

Pre-heat oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the BBQ sauce evenly on the naan bread followed by tandoori chicken layered with Gouda and mozzarella cheeses finished with pickled onions with a sprinkle of garam masala or cumin.
Bake for 8 minutes on pizza stone or baking sheet. Sprinkle cilantro and add a fresh squeeze of lime. Cut into 4 slices and enjoy!

Quick Pickled Onions

Place the onion along with the vinegar, water, salt, sweetener of choice and whole spices and any optional additions in a small pot on the stove and bring to a simmer. Simmer 1 minute, stirring.
Remove from the stove and let cool for at least 30 minutes prior to using. Place onions and liquid in a clean jar and store in the fridge if not using right away. This will last 2-3 weeks in the fridge.