Description
A delicious fusion recipe combining the flavors of butter chicken and pizza, creating a unique and flavorful dish that is easy to make and perfect for using up leftover butter chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough:
- 1 ball pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
Butter Chicken Toppings:
- 1/2 cup cooked butter chicken (shredded or chopped, with a bit of sauce)
- 1/4 cup butter chicken sauce (from the same dish or jarred)
Cheese and Garnish:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt (optional, for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F. Place a pizza stone in the oven if using.
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Spread butter chicken sauce, chicken pieces, cheeses, red onion, and olive oil over the dough.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Top with cilantro, yogurt if desired, slice, and serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe is a great way to use leftover butter chicken.
- For added spice, top with green chilies or red pepper flakes.
- Naan bread can be substituted for the pizza dough for personal-sized pizzas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 pizza)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
