Buffalo Chicken Pizza Recipe
Fried Chicken, Buffalo Sauce & Ranch Sauce.
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Ingredients
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Dough & base
Fried Buffalo chicken
Cheese & toppings
Method
Dough & base
- 1
preheat and prepare
Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) with a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet inside. If using a baking sheet, lightly oil it and dust with cornmeal or semolina to prevent sticking.
- 2
On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch round (or desired size). Transfer to a pizza peel or the prepared baking sheet. Brush the dough lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Fried Buffalo chicken
- 3
marinate chicken
Place the cut chicken pieces in a bowl with 1 cup buttermilk and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. Stir to coat and let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes (or refrigerate for up to 2 hours).
- 4
prepare coating
In a shallow bowl or plate, combine 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix well.
- 5
dredge and fry
Heat about 1 cup vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C) or is shimmering. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge pieces in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere. Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 6
toss in buffalo sauce
Place the fried chicken in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon buffalo sauce. Toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
Assemble & bake
- 7
Evenly sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella over the oiled pizza dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border for the crust.
- 8
Scatter the buffalo-coated fried chicken pieces over the cheese in a single layer.
- 9
Optional: sprinkle 1 ounce crumbled blue cheese over the top for extra tang.
- 10
Carefully slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 8–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and cheese is melted and bubbling.
- 11
Remove pizza from oven and let rest 2 minutes. Drizzle or dollop 3 tablespoons ranch dressing over the pizza (or serve ranch on the side). Garnish with thinly sliced green onions.
- 12
Slice into 6–8 pieces and serve immediately.