Best 5 Tandoori Spiced Chicken Pita Pizza With Greek Yogurt And Cilantro Recipes

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If you are looking for a unique and flavorful pizza recipe, then tandoori spiced chicken pita pizza with Greek yogurt and cilantro is a must-try dish. This fusion pizza combines the bold flavors of Indian tandoori spices with the tangy freshness of Greek yogurt and cilantro. It is a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The tandoori-spiced chicken is succulent and juicy, while the Greek yogurt and cilantro add a cooling and refreshing contrast. Served on a crispy pita bread, this pizza is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TANDOORI SPICED CHICKEN PITA PIZZA WITH GREEK YOGURT AND CILANTRO



Tandoori Spiced Chicken Pita Pizza with Greek Yogurt and Cilantro image

My family and I are big picnickers, and I'm always looking for new dishes to try in the great outdoors. The amazing flavors at our favorite Indian restaurant inspired these mini pizzas. -Angela Spengler, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup plain Greek yogurt, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips
4 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)
2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup chopped seeded tomato
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • For sauce, mix 1/2 cup yogurt and cilantro. In a large bowl, mix spices and remaining yogurt; stir in chicken to coat., Place chicken on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes per side. Grill pita breads until warmed, about 1 minute per side., Spread pitas with sauce. Top with chicken, cheese, tomato and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN TANDOORI PIZZAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
3 tablespoons jarred tandoori paste or marinade
1 pound thin skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 English cucumber, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 pieces naan bread
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro and/or mint, roughly chopped, plus more for topping
Juice of 1/4 lemon
4 ounces paneer, halloumi or feta cheese, cut into small pieces
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Combine 1/4 cup yogurt with the tandoori paste in a medium bowl. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and toss well. Set aside for 10 minutes. Toss the grated cucumber with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a colander; set aside to drain.
  • Butter the naan on one side and sprinkle with the garam masala. Place on one of the baking sheets and broil until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Arrange the chicken on the other baking sheet and broil until cooked through and starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool, then chop.
  • While the chicken cooks, squeeze the cucumber with your hands to remove the excess moisture. Mix the cucumber with the herbs, lemon juice, remaining 3/4 cup yogurt and 1 tablespoon water; season with salt and pepper.
  • Scatter the chicken, cheese and red onion evenly over the naan. Broil until lightly browned and the cheese softens, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon the cucumber yogurt over the pizzas. Top with more herbs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 107 milligrams, Sodium 1034 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 6 grams

GREEK CHICKEN IN A PITA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Juice of a lime or lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup mint or cilantro leaves
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Sliced into thin strips
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped mint
1 tomato, chopped
Mixed lettuce leaves
4 pitas with pockets

Steps:

  • In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over chicken to marinate. Refrigerate chicken and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, cucumber and chopped mint.
  • In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven. Slice open pitas and stuff with chicken, tomatoes, lettuce and top with yogurt dressing. Serve immediately.

THAI CHICKEN PIZZA WITH CARROTS AND CILANTRO



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Peanuts, chicken, and cilantro lend a Thai twist to this easy pizza!

Provided by USA WEEKEND Pam Anderson

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pizza Recipes     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 inch) pre-baked Italian pizza crust
½ cup prepared Thai peanut sauce*
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 cups shredded chicken*
2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
3 green onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lowest position, and heat oven to 450 degrees. Place crust on a cookie sheet. Mix peanut sauce and peanut butter, then spread 2/3 of the sauce over the pizza crust; toss remaining 1/3 of the sauce with the shredded chicken. Spread chicken over pizza.
  • Bake until the crust is crisp and golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and top with carrots, green onions, peanuts and cilantro. Cut into 6 slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 507.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

TANDOORI CHICKEN PIZZA



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From the California Pizza Kitchen Cookbook. This is a very interesting, non-traditional pizza. I made it very spicy by using more jalapeno than called for. Next time, I may briefly saute the zucchini before putting it on the pizza. The chutney is optional, but it is a nice addition.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 1 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup diced tomato
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon minced jalapeno
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced jalapeno
2 tablespoons tandoori paste
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 boneless chicken breasts
1 recipe pizza dough
1/2 small zucchini
1/2 small yellow squash, sliced into 1/8 inch pieces
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup major grey's chutney

Steps:

  • Tomato yogurt curry:.
  • heat garlic in olive oil over medium heat till translucent, 1-2 minutes.
  • add next 7 ingredients (through yogurt).
  • reduce heat and boil the mixture till all excess liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  • turn off burner and quickly blend in cilantro and butter; set aside.
  • Tandoori chicken:.
  • combine first 5 ingredients (through yogurt).
  • coat the chicken breast with the resulting mixture (plastic gloves will keep your hands from turning red).
  • pour the butter over the marinating chicken breasts and stir to coat well.
  • prepare hot grill; grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side (discard marinade).
  • remove from the grill and chill.
  • slice chilled chicken into 1/8 inch thick slices and set aside in refrigerator.
  • To make pizza:.
  • preheat oven to 425.
  • prepare pizza dough.
  • use a large spoon to spread 1/4 cup tomato yogurt curry evenly over the surface of the prepared pizza dough within the rim.
  • place slices of yellow squash and zucchini over the sauce; do not overlap.
  • cover the sauced area with the mozzarella and distribute the sliced tandoori chicken evenly over the cheese (or you can put the chicken on first and top with the cheese - whichever you prefer).
  • transfer the pizza to the oven; bake till crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is bubbly at the center, about 10-15 minutes.
  • carefully remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle 1 T chopped fresh cilantro over the top.
  • Slice and serve with mango chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1390.2, Fat 96.2, SaturatedFat 47.2, Cholesterol 393.1, Sodium 1825.8, Carbohydrate 25.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 14.1, Protein 105.7

Tips:

  • If you don't have any tandoori spice at hand, you can make your own by combining ground cumin, coriander, paprika, ginger, garlic, cayenne, salt, and lemon zest.
  • If you prefer a crispier pita crust, brush it with a mixture of olive oil and water before baking.
  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • If you don't have any Greek yogurt, you can use plain yogurt instead. Just be sure to drain it well before using.
  • For a vegetarian version of this recipe, you can skip the chicken and add roasted vegetables like zucchini, peppers, or onions to the pita pizza.

Conclusion:

This tandoori-spiced chicken pita pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The tandoori spice gives the chicken a flavorful and slightly smoky taste, while the Greek yogurt and cilantro add a cooling and refreshing touch. This recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily customize it to your own taste preferences. Whether you're a fan of spicy food or prefer a milder flavor, this pita pizza is sure to please everyone at your table.

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