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Chicken Tikka Pizzas

Flavorful chicken tikka-style topping on whole-wheat naan for quick, Indian-inspired pizzas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Cooking spray
  • nonstick skillet
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces chicken tenderloins
  • 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala divided
  • cooking spray
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 14.5-ounce can unsalted petite diced tomatoes drained of some liquid, but not all
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow squash cut in half horizontally and thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 4 whole-wheat naan pieces
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 4 ounces fresh part-skim mozzarella thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

  • Place the oven rack in the top position and preheat the broiler to high.
  • In a bowl, toss the chicken tenderloins with the yogurt and 1/2 teaspoon of the garam masala until evenly coated.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray; arrange the chicken in a single layer, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and broil on the top rack 2–3 minutes per side until cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the sliced squash; sauté 2 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala, grated ginger, ground red pepper, ground coriander, and minced garlic to the skillet and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, simmer about 4 minutes until most liquid has evaporated, then stir in 2 tablespoons cream and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook 1 more minute.
  • Cut the broiled chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the skillet; toss to coat the chicken in the sauce.
  • Place the naan on a baking sheet and broil 1 minute per side to warm and lightly toast.
  • Divide the chicken mixture evenly over the naan, top with sliced mozzarella and red onion, then broil 2 minutes until the cheese melts.
  • Sprinkle with fresh cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use part-skim mozzarella for a lighter melt.
  • Drain tomatoes but leave some juice for sauciness.
  • Watch closely when broiling to prevent burning.
  • Cut chicken into small pieces before adding to the sauce.