How to make Bhuna Chicken Pizza

Making a Bhuna Chicken Pizza is a delicious fusion of Indian flavors with a popular Italian dish. Here’s a general guide on how you can create this unique pizza:

Ingredients:

For the Bhuna Chicken:

• Chicken breast or thighs, diced
• Onions, finely chopped
• Tomatoes, finely chopped
• Ginger-garlic paste
• Green chilies, finely chopped
• Red chili powder
• Turmeric powder
• Coriander powder
• Garam masala
• Salt, to taste
• Cooking oil

For the Pizza:

• Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• Mozzarella cheese, grated
• Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• Pizza sauce or tomato sauce
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Bhuna Chicken:

1. Heat some oil in a pan. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and oil starts separating.
4. Add diced chicken pieces along with salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.
5. Cook the chicken until it’s tender and the spices are well incorporated. The chicken should be coated with a thick, dry masala (bhuna consistency).

2. Prepare the Pizza:

1. Preheat your oven to the recommended temperature for pizza baking.
2. Roll out your pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
3. Transfer the rolled dough to a pizza tray or baking sheet.
4. Spread a layer of pizza sauce or tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
5. Spread the cooked Bhuna Chicken mixture over the sauce, distributing it evenly across the pizza.
6. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken.
7. Drizzle a little olive oil over the pizza for added flavor.

3. Baking:

1. Place the pizza in the preheated oven.
2. Bake according to the dough instructions or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
3. Keep an eye on the pizza while baking to ensure it doesn’t burn.

4. Serving:

1. Once baked, remove the pizza from the oven.
2. Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander leaves over the hot pizza for a burst of freshness.
3. Slice the Bhuna Chicken Pizza and serve hot.

Tips:

• You can customize this pizza by adding other toppings like bell peppers, red onions, or even paneer (Indian cottage cheese) for a more diverse flavor profile.
• Adjust the spice levels according to your preference by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder and green chilies.
• Serve the Bhuna Chicken Pizza with a side of mint chutney or a cooling yogurt-based dip for a delightful Indian twist.

Enjoy your homemade Bhuna Chicken Pizza with friends and family!