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Casey’s Barn Burner Chicken Pizza won the convenience-store chain’s annual pizza competition
Casey’s is rolling out a Barn Burner Chicken Pizza in select markets.
Casey’s is rolling out a Barn Burner Chicken Pizza in select markets. | Casey’s General Stores

Casey’s General Stores’ new Barn Burner Chicken Pizza was crafted and named by Casey’s district manager and Indianapolis-based Terrell Banks.

The pie, which won the convenience-store chain’s annual pizza competition, features spicy BBQ chicken for a “punch of fiery, sweet and savory flavors,” the Ankeny, Iowa-based company said.

However, Banks said he can’t take full credit for the pizza.

“It originated with the team at store 3552 in Fort Loramie, Ohio,” he said in a Q&A with Caseys. “I just made a few modifications to further enhance the flavor profile.”

The pizza is made with a sriracha sauce, grilled chicken, bacon, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, red onion and jalapenos—and finished with a post-bake drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce.

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