Description
Buffalo Chicken Rice Crust Pizza is a spicy, protein-rich pizza with a crispy rice-based crust topped with buffalo chicken and melty mozzarella—perfect for gluten-free eaters and game day fans alike.
Ingredients
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- For the Rice Crust:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Topping:
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
- Extra buffalo sauce (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice, 1/2 cup mozzarella, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined and sticky.
- Press the rice mixture firmly onto the pan into a round crust shape.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until crust is golden and set.
- While crust bakes, toss cooked chicken with buffalo sauce.
- Remove crust from oven, top with buffalo chicken and 3/4 cup mozzarella.
- Bake for another 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Drizzle with extra buffalo sauce and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use brown rice for added fiber and nutrients.
- Substitute chicken with cauliflower for a vegetarian version.
- For extra heat, add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes before baking.
- Pairs well with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pizza
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
