Spicy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread Recipe
This Spicy Buffalo Chicken Flatbread features tender shredded chicken tossed in bold buffalo hot sauce atop a crispy flatbread crust, layered with melted mozzarella cheese. It’s a quick and flavorful oven-baked dish perfect for game days, casual dinners, or a spicy snack.
- Author: Isla
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Buffalo Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (preferably rotisserie or leftover grilled chicken)
- 1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Flatbread
- 1 lb pizza or flatbread dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing the dough)
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken with buffalo hot sauce, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly until the chicken is well coated and allow to marinate for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza or flatbread dough into a thin, even circle or rectangle approximately 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the rolled dough carefully onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush Dough: Lightly brush the surface of the dough with olive oil to promote a crisp crust and add rich flavor.
- Add Cheese and Chicken: Evenly spread the shredded mozzarella cheese over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Then, scatter the buffalo chicken mixture evenly on top of the cheese to ensure balanced spicy bites.
- Bake the Flatbread: Place the flatbread in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn crispy and golden brown and the cheese has melted and become bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the flatbread from the oven, let it rest for a minute, then slice into pieces. Serve hot, optionally garnished with your choice of additional toppings such as fresh herbs or ranch dressing.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful option.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo hot sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crispiness, brush the edges of the dough with olive oil before baking.
- Optional toppings include sliced green onions, blue cheese crumbles, or ranch dressing.
- Can be made with gluten-free dough to suit dietary restrictions.
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