Description
Ever wonder why some foods just explode in popularity? This Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a viral sensation because it hits all the right notes: it’s super flavorful, perfectly cheesy, and has that awesome spicy kick. Best of all, it’s shockingly easy to make in just 30 minutes, even if you’re new to cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pizza crust (or flatbread, naan, or fresh dough)
- 1.5 to 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works best)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup buffalo sauce (plus 2 tablespoons for the base)
- 1 to 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for drizzling
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- Prep and Sauce the Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until completely coated. Let it sit for a few minutes to soak in the flavor.
- Sauce the Base: Place the crust on a baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce directly onto the crust and spread evenly, leaving a small border for the edges.
- Layer the Pizza: Sprinkle half of the mozzarella over the sauce. Spoon the saucy buffalo chicken evenly over the cheese, then top with the remaining mozzarella and red onions.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
- The Viral Finish: Let cool for 2 minutes. Drizzle ranch or blue cheese dressing in a zig-zag pattern and sprinkle with fresh herbs before slicing.
Notes
For an extra crispy crust, preheat your baking sheet or pizza stone. To get a perfect viral-style drizzle, put your dressing in a small Ziploc bag and snip off a tiny corner to pipe it out. If you find buffalo sauce too spicy, mix it with a little melted butter to mellow the heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg