Chicken Tikka Pizza

Chicken Tikka Pizza is a delicious fusion of Italian pizza and Indian tandoori cuisine. Pizza originated in the city of Naples, Italy, where a simple combination of bread, tomatoes, and cheese evolved into one of the world’s most beloved foods. On the other hand, Chicken Tikka has its roots in Mughlai and North Indian tandoori cooking, known for its rich spices and smoky flavors.

As global food cultures began to blend, chefs and restaurants combined these two culinary favorites to create Chicken Tikka Pizza—a dish that brings together the bold, spicy taste of marinated chicken tikka with the creamy richness of melted cheese and the crisp texture of a pizza crust.

Today, Chicken Tikka Pizza is one of the most popular fusion dishes, loved for its unique balance of Italian and Indian flavors. Whether served at parties, enjoyed as a weekend meal, or packed into a kids’ lunch box, it is a crowd-pleasing option for all ages.

Let’s take a look at how you can prepare this flavorful fusion favorite at home.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Tikka

• 1 cup chicken, boneless and cut into bite-sized pieces

• ½ cup yogurt

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

• ½ teaspoon Shalimar's Chef Spices Red Chili Powder

• ¼ teaspoon Shalimar's Chef Spices Turmeric Powder

• ½ teaspoon Shalimar's Chef Spices Garam Masala Powder

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Salt to taste

• 1 tablespoon Shalimar's Soyabean Oil

  
  

For the Pizza

• 1 pizza base

• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated

• ¼ cup onion, sliced

• ¼ cup capsicum, sliced

• ¼ cup tomato, sliced

• 3 tablespoons pizza sauce

• ½ teaspoon chili flakes

• ½ teaspoon oregano

  
  

Method

In a bowl, combine the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, Shalimar's Chef Spices Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Garam Masala Powder, lemon juice, salt, and Shalimar's Soyabean Oil. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat a pan with a little oil and cook the marinated chicken over medium heat until fully cooked and lightly charred. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the pizza base. Arrange the chicken tikka pieces, onion, capsicum, and tomato on top.

Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese generously over the toppings. Finish with chili flakes and oregano.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the crust is crisp.

Serve hot and enjoy this delicious fusion of Italian pizza and Indian tandoori flavors.