Butter Chicken Pizza
A crisp, chewy base spread with creamy makhani sauce, spiced chicken and melting mozzarella, the takeaway fusion everyone loves.
Made with Makhani (butter masala) base and Pizza dough. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.66 a head
- Oven240°C (220°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Take your ready made pizza dough (see the base recipe) out of the fridge 30 minutes before using. Heat the oven to 240°C (220°C fan) with two baking trays inside.
- 2
Toss the chicken with the oil, garam masala, cumin and a pinch of salt. Fry in a hot pan for 6 to 7 minutes until cooked through and browned.
6 min 40 s - 3
Stir 60 ml of your ready made makhani base (see the base recipe) into the chicken and cook for 1 minute so it clings.
- 4
Divide the dough into 2 and stretch each piece into a thin round on baking paper.
- 5
Spread each base with the remaining makhani sauce, leaving a rim. Scatter over the chicken, mozzarella and red onion.
- 6
Slide the pizzas, still on their paper, onto the hot trays. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust is puffed and the cheese is spotted brown.
11 min - 7
Drizzle with yoghurt and scatter over the coriander before slicing.
Tips
- Keep the sauce layer thin. Too much makhani makes the base soggy.
- Cook the chicken fully first so the pizza only needs to bake the dough and cheese.
- A very hot oven and preheated trays give the best crust.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten on the day. Leftover slices keep 2 days in the fridge and reheat in a hot oven for 8 minutes until steaming hot in the middle.
Questions
Can I use shop bought dough?
Yes. Use 500 g ready made dough, but check the label if you need it to be egg free or vegan.
Can I use leftover butter chicken?
Yes. Use about 250 g leftover chicken in sauce, drained of excess sauce, and add it just before baking.
Can I make this spicier?
Yes. Add sliced green chilli on top before baking or a pinch of chilli flakes to the chicken.
More made with makhani (butter masala) base
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.