Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza is a popular American fusion dish that combines the spicy, tangy flavors of Buffalo chicken wings with the classic pizza format. It typically features a pizza crust topped with a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses, chunks of chicken tossed in Buffalo wing sauce (like Frank's RedHot mixed with butter), and often a drizzle of ranch or blue cheese dressing. The dish originated in the United States, likely emerging in the 1980s or 1990s as a creative twist on both pizza and Buffalo wings, which themselves are a staple of American bar food from Buffalo, New York.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pizza is generally high in fat and calories, with a moderate to high protein content from the chicken and cheese, and a significant amount of carbohydrates from the crust. A typical large slice (about 1/8 of a 14-inch pizza) can range from 300 to 450 calories, providing key nutrients like calcium from cheese, some vitamin A, and a good amount of protein, but it's also often high in sodium and saturated fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	34 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	920 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Calcium	220 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	210 mg
Phosphorus	230 mg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Selenium	18 mcg

Per 1 slice (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Buffalo Chicken Pizza represents a quintessential example of American culinary innovation, blending two beloved comfort foods into a single, shareable dish that's become a staple in pizzerias and sports bars nationwide. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it transforms a typically deep-fried appetizer (Buffalo wings) into a baked pizza format, which can slightly reduce the oil content compared to wings, though the cheese and sauce still make it a rich indulgence.