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Hot honey chicken pizza
Ella Cooks

Ultimate Hot Honey Chicken Pizza with Quick Ranch Drizzle

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If you loved Nashville Hot Chicken, get ready to fall head over heels for its pizza cousin. Imagine a golden‐crisp crust layered with tangy tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella, and tender bites of spicy hot‐honey chicken finished with a cool, herbaceous ranch drizzle. This pizza delivers the perfect balance of heat, sweet, and creaminess in every slice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
For the Hot Honey Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 oz) cut into 1″ pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne optional for extra heat
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce like Frank’s RedHot
For the Pizza
  • 1 store-bought pizza dough 12–14″ or homemade equivalent
  • ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro leaves optional, for garnish
For the Quick Ranch Drizzle
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp milk or buttermilk
  • ½ tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp onion powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 rimmed pizza pan or sheet pan (12–14″)
  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • Small saucepan (for hot honey)
  • Whisk or fork (for ranch)
  • Pastry brush
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

Instructions
    Preheat & Prep:
    1. Preheat oven to 475 °F (245 °C).
    2. Line your pizza pan with parchment or lightly oil it.
    Cook the Chicken:
    1. In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with 1 tbsp olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper.
    2. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat; add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté chicken until cooked through and lightly charred, about 5–6 minutes.
    3. In the same pan, reduce heat to low; stir in honey and hot sauce until glossy and bubbling. Remove from heat.
    Make the Ranch Drizzle:
    1. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust consistency with extra milk if too thick; set aside.
    2. Assemble the Pizza:
    3. Stretch or roll dough to fit pan.
    4. Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough, leaving a ½″ border.
    5. Sprinkle 1½ cups of mozzarella, then evenly distribute hot honey chicken pieces. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
    Bake:
    1. Transfer to the oven and bake 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden-brown and cheese is bubbly.
    Finish & Serve:
    1. Remove pizza from oven; let rest 2 minutes.
    2. Drizzle ranch evenly over the top using a spoon or squeeze bottle.
    3. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro leaves. Cut into 8 slices and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 16gFat: 16gSodium: 780mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

    Notes

    Pro Tips
    • Crispier Crust: Preheat the pizza pan for 5 minutes before stretching dough on it.
    • Chicken Variation: Use leftover rotisserie chicken tossed in hot honey instead of cooking fresh thighs.
    • Spice Level: Increase cayenne in the chicken rub for a bolder kick, or omit for milder sweetness.
    • Make-Ahead Ranch: Ranch can be made up to 2 days in advance, just whisk before using.
    Frequently Asked Questions
    • Can I use a thicker crust?
      Yes, just increase bake time by 2–3 minutes to ensure the center cooks through.
    • What if I don’t have pizza sauce?
      Swap with marinara, barbecue sauce for a sweet-savory twist, or even pesto for a different flavor profile.
    • Is this recipe gluten-free? Use a gluten-free pizza dough and ensure your hot sauce and pizza sauce are GF-certified.
    Enjoy slicing into this spicy-sweet, creamy-drizzled pizza that’s guaranteed to disappear fast!

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