Description
This Tzatziki Chicken Naan Pizza is a quick and flavorful fusion dish combining the creaminess of tzatziki sauce with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and melted mozzarella atop warm naan bread. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this recipe blends Mediterranean flavors with the convenience of pizza-making.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 naan breads
- Olive oil (for brushing)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Sauce and Garnish
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh parsley or dill (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a baking sheet inside to heat. This ensures the naan crisps evenly when baked.
- Prepare the naan: Brush each naan bread lightly with olive oil and place them on the hot baking sheet. This adds flavor and helps achieve a golden crust.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the naan breads, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow while baking.
- Bake cheese layer: Bake in the preheated oven for 5–7 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the naan is slightly golden. This creates a melted cheese base for your toppings.
- Add toppings: Remove the baking sheet and layer cooked chicken, red onion slices, and halved cherry tomatoes evenly over the cheesy naan.
- Finish baking: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 5–7 minutes to warm the toppings through.
- Add sauce and garnish: Once baked, drizzle generously with tzatziki sauce and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese along with fresh dill and parsley for a burst of fresh flavor.
- Serve: Slice the naan pizza into portions and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade tzatziki sauce depending on your preference.
- For extra crispiness, broil the naan pizza for 1-2 minutes after the final bake, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Substitute chicken with grilled lamb or keep it vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding more veggies.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
