Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza (Print Version)
High-protein pizza with a golden chicken base and classic toppings, ideal for gluten-free and low-carb lifestyles.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Crust
01 - 1.1 lbs ground chicken
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1.8 oz grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup sugar-free pizza sauce
09 - 5.3 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 2.1 oz sliced pepperoni or preferred toppings
11 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
# How to Cook:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large baking tray or pizza stone with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Spread chicken mixture evenly on prepared tray, forming 12-inch round circle approximately 1/3 inch thick.
04 - Bake crust for 15 minutes until firm and beginning to turn golden.
05 - Remove from oven. Carefully blot surface moisture with paper towels.
06 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over crust. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, onion, and bell pepper.
07 - Return to oven and bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Let pizza rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that crispy pizza satisfaction without the heavy bread feeling afterwards
- The crust itself packs 35 grams of protein per serving, making it incredibly filling
- Customizing toppings makes it feel like a new pizza every time
02 -
- Blotting the crust after par-baking is non-negotiable for getting that crisp texture
- The crust needs to be completely cool enough to handle before adding toppings or it will fall apart
- Don't make the crust thicker than 1 cm or the center won't cook through properly
03 -
- Use dark meat ground chicken if available for juicier results
- Letting the pizza rest for those 5 minutes seems like forever but prevents toppings from sliding off