Chicken Crust Pizza
A low-carb, protein-rich pizza alternative with a chicken-based crust that’s easy to make and sturdy enough to hold your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- - Baking sheet or pizza pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- - 1 lb ground chicken
- - 1 large egg
- - ½ cup grated Parmesan
- - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- - ½ tsp garlic powder
- - ½ tsp onion powder
- - ½ tsp salt
- - ¼ tsp black pepper
- **Toppings:**
- - ½ cup pizza sauce
- - 1½ cups shredded mozzarella
- - ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- - ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
- - Fresh basil red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a pizza pan with parchment.
- Mix chicken, egg, cheese, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Form a 10–12 inch crust on the pan. Smooth edges.
- Bake 22–25 minutes until golden and firm. Blot moisture.
- Increase oven to 425°F. Add sauce, cheese, and toppings.
- Bake 8–10 minutes more. Broil 1–2 minutes if desired.
- Let cool 3–5 minutes. Slice and serve!
Notes
- Blot excess moisture for crispier crust
- Broil at the end for a bubbly cheese top
- Crust can be frozen after baking
- Broil at the end for a bubbly cheese top
- Crust can be frozen after baking