Description
A flavorful and spicy Buffalo Chicken Pizza featuring tender buffalo-sauced chicken, fresh mozzarella, and a crispy golden crust baked to perfection on a pizza stone. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal with a kick of heat, finished with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dough and Crust
- 18-20 ounces pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/3 cup flour (for crust dusting)
- Pinch of salt
For the Toppings
- 1 (8 oz) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes (fully cooked)
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 6-7 slices fresh mozzarella (about 8 oz)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh sliced jalapeños (optional, for extra heat)
For Serving
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C). Place a pizza stone inside the oven to heat for 1 hour to ensure it gets thoroughly hot for a crispy crust.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a small skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Add the bite-sized chicken cubes and cook until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove the skillet from heat, drizzle 2 tablespoons of buffalo sauce over the chicken, and stir well to coat evenly. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Sprinkle a small pinch of salt evenly over the dough to enhance the flavor.
- Assemble the Pizza: Lightly dust a pizza peel with flour to prevent sticking, then transfer the rolled-out dough onto the peel. Spread the buffalo sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a half-inch border around the edges for the crust. Distribute the cooked buffalo chicken pieces evenly over the sauce. Layer with fresh mozzarella slices, then top with thinly sliced red onions and jalapeños if you want extra heat.
- Bake: Carefully slide the assembled pizza from the peel onto the preheated pizza stone in your oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for a few minutes. Slice and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side, perfect for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Use fully cooked chicken breast to reduce overall cooking time.
- Preheating the pizza stone for a full hour is key to achieving a crispy crust.
- Add jalapeños sparingly to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing complements the heat of the buffalo sauce and adds a creamy texture.
- You can substitute buffalo sauce with a milder wing sauce if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
