If you love rich, comforting flavours, this butter chicken pizza is about to become your new obsession. Think soft, golden pizza dough topped with a silky, spiced tomato-butter sauce, juicy pieces of chicken, and finished with melty cheese… it’s the best of both worlds.
This recipe brings together a classic Indian-inspired butter chicken topping with a homemade pizza base that’s perfectly chewy with crisp edges. It’s indulgent, flavour-packed, and honestly—so worth it.
Why You’ll Love This Butter Chicken Pizza
Combines two comfort food favourites in one dish
Creamy, mildly spiced, and family-friendly
Perfect for weekend cooking or pizza night
Customisable with your favourite toppings
Uses simple pantry ingredients
Ingredients
Pizza Dough (2 Bases)
500g bread flour (or all-purpose flour)
7g instant dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1½ tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
320ml warm water
Butter Chicken Topping (Sauce + Chicken)
Chicken:
400g chicken breast or boneless thighs
Salt to taste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
Sauce:
Oil (for cooking)
2 tbsp butter
1 medium onion, roughly sliced
½ cup cashews
2 large tomatoes, diced
3–4 dried red chillies
Salt to taste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
5 tbsp butter
¼ cup heavy cream
For Assembling
1½–2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
Fresh coriander (optional)
Red onion slices (optional)
How to Make Butter Chicken Pizza
Step 1: Make the Pizza Dough
In a bowl, mix 120ml warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
Add yeast mixture, remaining water, and olive oil. Mix into a dough.
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover and let rise for 1–1½ hours until doubled.
Divide into 2 dough balls and rest for 20–30 minutes.
Step 2: Prepare the Butter Chicken Topping
Cook the Chicken:
Marinate the chicken with salt, chilli powder, cumin, and ginger garlic paste.
Heat oil in a pan and cook until golden. Set aside.
Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, add butter, onion, cashews, tomatoes, dried chillies, and spices.
Cook until softened. Cool slightly.
Blend into a smooth paste.
Return to the pan with butter and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
Stir in cream.
Important: Keep the chicken and sauce separate for topping the pizza.
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
Preheat oven to 220–250°C.
Roll or stretch out your dough.
Spread a layer of butter chicken sauce over the base.
Add mozzarella cheese.
Top with cooked chicken pieces.
Add extra onion slices if using.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
Step 5: Finish & Serve
Garnish with fresh coriander
Optional drizzle of extra cream or sauce
Slice and serve hot 🔥
Tips for the Best Butter Chicken Pizza
Use bread flour for a chewier, restaurant-style base
Don’t overload the sauce—keep it balanced so the base stays crisp
Preheat your baking tray for a better crust
Want deeper flavour? Let the dough rise overnight in the fridge
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