Buffalo Chicken Recipe
Mixture of pizza and buffalo sauce topped with diced celery and chicken breast.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Buffalo Chicken Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F/43°C), sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the olive oil and frothy yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Buffalo Chicken Assembly
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- 6
Prepare Chicken Mixture
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- 7
Shape Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out onto a pizza stone or baking sheet to your desired thickness.
- 8
Add Toppings
Spread the buffalo chicken mixture evenly over the dough. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and diced celery.
- 9
Bake Pizza
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Drizzle ranch dressing on top if desired, then slice and serve.