Chicken Tandoori Pizza (Gluten-free)
casey bumpsteed
This gluten-free chicken tandoori pizza is a bold, flavor-packed lunch or dinner. The chicken is seasoned with tandoori masala and roasted to perfection for a slight char. Made with a gluten-free crust, it’s a delicious option for anyone avoiding gluten! The combination of Italian and Indian flavors is incredible - bright colors, vibrant flavors - dive in.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Indian, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 314 kcal
Ingredients for Tandoori Chicken
- 1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 1 lemon juiced
- 4 tablespoons tandoori masala spice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
Ingredients for Pizza
- 1 gluten-free pizza crust
- 2 cups cooked tandoori chicken chopped (from the recipe above)
- 1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic sauce for drizzling
- 1 1/2 cups shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the fat-free plain yogurt, fresh lemon juice, tandoori masala spice, and olive oil. Whisk the ingredients together into smooth marinade.
Add the 1-inch pieces of chicken to the marinade. Ensure that all pieces are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the chicken. The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful it will become.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Add a small amount of olive oil to a cast iron skillet. Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer on the pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded. This will allow for even cooking.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The chicken should be firm to the touch and no longer pink inside.
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before chopping it into bite-sized pieces for the pizza.
Directions for Tandoori Pizza
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If your pizza crust instructions recommend a different temperature, follow those instructions.
Place the gluten-free pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
Spread half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza crust. This base layer of cheese will help the other toppings adhere better.
Distribute the chopped tandoori chicken evenly over the cheese.
Scatter the sliced green bell pepper and diced red onion over the chicken.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
Bake the pizza in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it rest for a minute or two.
Drizzle the garlic sauce evenly over the top of the pizza.
Slice the tandoori chicken pizza into desired portions and serve immediately.
Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 37gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 839mgPotassium: 637mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 410mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken tandoori pizza, tandoori chicken pizza