Creating your Nashville Hot Chicken Pizza is straightforward if you follow these steps:

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).
2. Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade and coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
4. Fry the Chicken: In a deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
6. Prepare the Pizza: Roll out your pizza crust on a floured surface. Place it on a pizza stone or baking sheet.
7. Add Cheese: Sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese evenly over the pizza crust.
8. Add Chicken: Cut the fried chicken into bite-sized pieces and distribute them evenly over the cheese.
9. Add More Cheese: Top with shredded cheddar cheese for an extra cheesy finish.
10. Bake the Pizza: Drizzle melted butter over the top and sprinkle with hot chicken seasoning. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
11. Cool and Slice: Once baked, allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing it into pieces.

Following these steps will help you create a Nashville Hot Chicken Pizza that’s full of flavor and sure to impress.