Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza (Print Version)
Golden chicken crust topped with classic pizza flavors. Low-carb, gluten-free, ready in 40 minutes with 35g protein per serving.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Crust
01 - 1.1 lb 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 Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking tray or pizza stone with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly onto the prepared baking tray, forming a 12-inch round circle approximately 1/3 inch thick.
04 - Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until firm and beginning to turn golden brown.
05 - Remove crust from oven and carefully blot any surface moisture with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
06 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the baked crust. Layer with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni slices, red onion, and bell pepper.
07 - Return to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Allow pizza to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crust gets legitimately crispy and holds up under toppings without falling apart.
- You get all the comfort of pizza without the carb coma that usually follows.
02 -
- Skipping the blotting step will leave you with a soggy center that no amount of extra baking can fix.
- The crust will seem too soft when it first comes out but firms up beautifully as it rests.
03 -
- Wet hands make spreading the chicken mixture infinitely easier and prevents sticking.
- Let the baked crust rest a minute before topping so everything stays in place.