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One of our favourite weekends meals! Best part? Everyone can build their own. Super simple to throw together & they bake in 10 minutes. Delicious, satisfying and CHEAPER than takeout.

Naan pizzas are the ultimate solution when you want homemade pizza flavor without the time or effort of making dough from scratch. Using naan bread as the base creates perfectly crispy, chewy pizzas that cook quickly and are endlessly customizable. These naan pizzas two ways are ideal for busy weeknights, casual entertaining, or even a fun build-your-own dinner night. Featuring a BBQ chicken pineapple pizza and a salami basil naan pizza, this recipe delivers bold flavors with minimal prep.

What makes naan pizzas so popular is their simplicity. Naan acts as a ready-made crust with just the right thickness to hold toppings without getting soggy. Because naan is already cooked, these pizzas bake fast—usually in under 15 minutes—making them perfect when you need dinner on the table quickly. Plus, offering two flavor variations means there’s something for everyone.

The BBQ chicken pineapple naan pizza is a sweet-and-savory favorite. Tender chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, juicy pineapple, and melty mozzarella create a balanced combination that’s comforting and crave-worthy. Red onion adds a bit of bite to cut through the sweetness, making each bite layered and satisfying. This pizza is especially popular with families and anyone who loves bold, contrasting flavors.

On the other hand, the salami basil naan pizza leans classic and slightly elevated. Salami brings salty richness, marinara sauce adds acidity, and mozzarella ties everything together with its creamy melt. Fresh basil finishes the pizza with a pop of herbaceous freshness that makes it feel restaurant-worthy. Together, these two naan pizza variations prove how versatile and delicious simple ingredients can be.

Naan pizzas are also great for customization and meal prep. You can prep toppings ahead of time, let everyone assemble their own, and bake them all at once. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer, making them perfect for lunch the next day.

If you’re looking for an easy pizza recipe, quick dinner idea, or fun alternative to traditional pizza, naan pizzas two ways are a must-try. They’re fast, flexible, and packed with flavor—everything you want in a weeknight meal.

How To Make naan pizzas two ways

The Ingredients

Naan: Naan serves as the pizza crust, offering a chewy interior and crisp edges when baked.
Substitutes: Flatbread, pita bread, tortilla-style flatbreads, English muffins, or homemade pizza dough.

Marinara Sauce: Marinara provides a classic tomato base with acidity and sweetness.
Substitutes: Pizza sauce, crushed tomatoes with Italian seasoning, tomato basil sauce, or pesto.

Mozzarella Cheese: Mozzarella melts beautifully and provides a mild, creamy base.
Substitutes: Provolone, Monterey Jack, part-skim mozzarella, fresh mozzarella, or dairy-free shredded cheese.

Red Onion: Red onion adds sharpness and crunch, balancing rich toppings.
Substitutes: White onion, shallots, green onion, or caramelized onions.

Chicken: Cooked chicken adds lean protein to the BBQ pizza.
Substitutes: Rotisserie chicken, shredded turkey, pulled pork, tofu, or jackfruit for a plant-based option.

Pineapple: Pineapple adds sweetness and juiciness that pairs perfectly with BBQ sauce.
Substitutes: Mango, roasted peaches, canned pineapple (drained), or omit if preferred.

BBQ Sauce: BBQ sauce brings smoky, tangy flavor to the chicken pizza.
Substitutes: Honey BBQ sauce, chipotle sauce, buffalo sauce, or a mix of ketchup and spices.

Salami: Salami adds bold, savory flavor and a slight spice.
Substitutes: Pepperoni, prosciutto, ham, cooked sausage, or plant-based deli slices.

Basil: Fresh basil adds brightness and a classic Italian finish.
Substitutes: Arugula, parsley, oregano, or spinach.

What You Need

The Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Prep your toppings by shredding cheese, slicing onions, chicken, pineapple, salami, and basil
  • Assemble pizzas: sauce, cheese, chicken, pineapple, onion, and more cheese AND sauce, cheese, salami, more cheese, and basil
  • Bake for 10 minutes
  • Let cool and top the BBQ chicken naans with a drizzle of BBQ sauce
  • Cut into slices and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

 

Mini Naan Pizzas

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

BBQ Chicken Pineapple Pizza

  • 4 mini naans
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ red onion sliced
  • ½ cup sliced chicken
  • ½ cup sliced pineapple
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce

Classic Spicy Salami Pizza

  • 4 mini naans
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 pieces salami cut into smaller pieces
  • 1 bunch basil washed well

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Prep your toppings by shredding cheese, slicing onions, chicken, pineapple, salami, and basil
  • Assemble pizzas: sauce, cheese, chicken, pineapple, onion, and more cheese AND sauce, cheese, salami, more cheese, and basil
  • Bake for 10 minutes
  • Let cool and top the BBQ chicken naans with a drizzle of BBQ sauce
  • Cut into slices and enjoy!

1 Review

  1. Marika Hendrickse
    Marika Hendrickse on April 22, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    These look so delicious! The bbq chicken, yum!

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