Buffalo-Style Chicken Pizza is a delicious fusion of classic pizza and the spicy flavors of Buffalo chicken wings. Here’s what typically goes into making it:
Ingredients:
- Pizza Dough: Your choice of store-bought or homemade.
- Chicken: Cooked and shredded or cubed, often tossed in Buffalo sauce.
- Buffalo Sauce: A mixture of hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot) and melted butter.
- Cheese: Mozzarella, blue cheese, or a combination of both.
- Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing: For drizzling over the top or as a dipping sauce.
- Vegetables: Optional additions like red onion, celery, or green onions.
- Additional Toppings: Some recipes include bacon, bell peppers, or jalapeños.
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Typically around 450°F (230°C).
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness and place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
- Cook the Chicken: If not already cooked, sauté or bake the chicken pieces until fully cooked.
- Toss the Chicken in Buffalo Sauce: Mix the cooked chicken with Buffalo sauce to coat it evenly.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread a thin layer of Buffalo sauce over the pizza dough as the base. Add the Buffalo chicken pieces on top, followed by a generous layer of shredded cheese.
- Add Optional Toppings: Sprinkle any additional toppings like red onion or celery.
- Bake: Place the pizza in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing, and sprinkle with green onions if desired. Slice and serve hot.