Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza (Print View)

Golden chicken base with classic toppings. High-protein, low-carb, and gluten-free option ready in 40 minutes.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 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 a bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Spread chicken mixture evenly on prepared tray, shaping into a 12-inch round circle approximately 1/3 inch thick.
04 - Bake crust for 15 minutes until firm and starting to turn golden.
05 - Remove from oven and carefully blot any 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of pizza night without the heavy carb crash that usually follows
  • The crust becomes impossibly crispy while staying tender underneath, a texture combo I never thought possible from ground chicken
02 -
  • The moisture blotting step after the first bake changed everything for me, it eliminates that weird steamed chicken texture
  • Your crust thickness determines your success, too thick and it stays doughy, too thin and it cracks
03 -
  • If your mixture feels too wet to handle, mix in a tablespoon of almond flour until it comes together
  • Letting the crust cool completely on the baking sheet after the first bake helps it firm up even more

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