Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe: Spicy and Tangy Twist

Description
Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a bold and flavorful dish that combines the irresistible heat of buffalo wings with the deliciousness of pizza. This pizza is topped with spicy buffalo chicken, melted cheese, and a tangy ranch or blue cheese dressing drizzle. Buffalo chicken, which originates from Buffalo, New York, is known for its spicy, tangy flavor and is often paired with creamy ranch or blue cheese to cool down the heat. This pizza is a fan favorite for those who enjoy bold flavors, making it a perfect choice for pizza nights, game days, or any occasion where you want to spice things up.

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
• ½ cup buffalo wing sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing (for drizzling)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Process

1. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, preheat it for 20 minutes.
2. Prepare the buffalo chicken: In a bowl, toss the shredded chicken with buffalo wing sauce until evenly coated.
3. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface, shaping it to your desired thickness. Place the dough on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
4. Spread a thin layer of olive oil over the dough for a crispier crust.
5. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese (if using) over the top.
6. Distribute the buffalo chicken evenly over the cheese. Add thin slices of red onion for extra flavor and crunch.
7. Season the pizza with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
8. Bake the pizza for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden, the cheese is melted, and the buffalo chicken is heated through.
9. Remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro.
10. Slice and serve—enjoy the spicy, tangy twist of Buffalo Chicken Pizza!