Crispy Crunchy Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe

Savor the heat with our Buffalo Chicken Pizza recipe, melding hot sauce, tender chicken, melty mozzarella, and crisp celery for a fiery feast.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

With a crispy homemade crust layered with zesty hot sauce, tender chunks of chicken, and gooey, low-moisture mozzarella, the Buffalo Chicken Pizza from Baked by an Introvert brings the iconic flavors of Buffalo wings directly to your dining table in pizza form. This recipe makes use of simple, pantry staples like Texas Pete hot sauce and can even be sped up with options like ready-made pizza dough and pre-cooked chicken to keep things effortless yet incredibly tasty.

Ingredients

  • 1 , or storebought dough
  • 1 tablespoon, olive oil
  • 2 cups (175 g) cooked chopped chicken
  • ¾ cups (180 g) Texas Pete hot sauce
  • 2 cups (226 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Ranch dressing, optional
  • chopped green onion, optional

Instructions

  • Prepare the homemade pizza dough according to the instructions.
  • Preheat oven to 475ºF.
  • Roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle. You can also do this directly on your pizza pan. If you are using a pizza stone, do this step directly on your pizza peel. Spray your pizza pan with non-stick spray and dust lightly with flour. Once you’ve shaped the dough, gently transfer it to your prepared pizza pan. Cover and let rise for 10 minutes.

  • Brush the top of the dough with olive oil. Spread ½ cup cheese evenly over the crust, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of the hot sauce over the cheese.
  • Toss the cooked shredded chicken in the remaining hot sauce and spread it evenly on top of the crust. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Rotate halfway through the cooking time.

Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Drizzle with ranch and green onion just before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Celery Sticks
  • Blue Cheese Dip
  • Carrot Sticks
  • Cucumber Salad
  • Garlic Knots

Tips and Tricks

  • Use store-bought pizza dough if you’re short on time instead of homemade dough.
  • For more convenience, opt for packaged shredded cheese instead of shredding your own.
  • If the hot sauce is too spicy, dilute it with melted butter to create a medium or mild sauce.
  • Store the baked and cooled pizza wrapped in plastic in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat if desired.

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