Chicken Tikka Bread Pizza

For the tomato sauce:
1. Heat oil in a small saucepan and add the sliced garlic. Saute till the garlic is golden brown, and then add the diced tomatoes.
2. Sauté for 2 minutes, and then add salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, and Italian herbs.
3. Sauté for a minute, and then add ¼ cup of water. Turn heat to low, and let the mixture cook for about 15 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to stir and mash the tomatoes every few minutes.
4. After 15 minutes, add the tomato paste, along with sugar and vinegar. Cook for about 8 – 10 minutes, and then take off the heat. Use an immersion blender / hand blender for about 30 seconds to make the tomato sauce smooth. Alternatively, let the tomato mixture cool, and place it in a blender. Pulse 2 – 3 times till smooth. Set the tomato sauce aside.

For the onions and chicken:
1. Place the sliced chicken in a bowl, and marinate with ginger garlic paste and chicken tikka masala. Keep in the fridge to marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a frying pan or wok and add the sliced onions.
3. Cook the onions on low – medium heat till soft and caramelized. Set aside.
4. In the same pan, add another teaspoon of oil.
5. Add the sliced chicken, and cook on medium heat for about 5 – 8 minutes till chicken is done. Set aside the chicken.

For assembly:
1. Pre-heat oven to 180 C / 350 F (160 C fan forced).
2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper / baking paper. Slice the Turkish bread in half and place on the baking tray.
3. Top the Turkish bread with tomato sauce, followed by onions, grilled chicken and then shredded cheese. Divide the mixture among all 4 halves.
4. Place the baking tray in the oven and bake for about 8 – 10 minutes till the cheese is melted, and bread is golden Serve hot.

1. In case Turkish bread rolls aren’t available, Subway style sandwich bread, mini ciabatta, flatbread, naan, pizza base, or simple bread slices can be used instead. The naan, pizza base and bread slices can be used as is, but the other bread options need to be sliced in half.
2. Any cheese that melts well and has a mild – medium flavor can be used.