Craft Curry Chicken Pizza with Spiced Tomato Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

A unique fusion combining tender spiced chicken and rich curry-flavored tomato sauce atop a crisp pizza crust, delivering bold flavors in every bite. This fusion-inspired pizza ready in about 35 minutes blends store-bought or homemade pizza dough, diced 1/2-inch boneless chicken thighs, divided olive oil into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb store-bought or homemade pizza dough
• 8 oz, diced 1/2-inch boneless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp, divided olive oil
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 475°F and place a pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz diced boneless chicken thighs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small finely chopped onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp curry powder, 3 tbsp tomato paste, and 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Adjust seasoning with 1/2 tsp salt and optional 1/4 tsp red chili flakes.
5. Step 5: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet.
6. Step 6: Spread the curry tomato sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and scatter the cooked chicken on top.
7. Step 7: Bake for 12-15 minutes until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly. Remove from oven and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.