Description
A low-carb, high-protein pizza featuring a flavorful chicken-based crust that is crispy and sturdy, ensuring a delicious experience without the floppiness of traditional pizza.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken, 90–93% lean
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- 1 ½ cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- Beef pepperoni slices
- Sliced mushrooms
- Diced bell peppers
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Cooked beef sausage or crumbled beef bacon
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
- Form the seasoned chicken mixture into a 10–12 inch round or rectangular shape on the prepared baking sheet, about ¼-inch thick.
- Bake the formed chicken crust in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully drain any rendered fat or liquid and pat the crust dry with paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, heat olive oil, add minced garlic, and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, stir in oregano, basil, sea salt, and optional red pepper flakes and sugar. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Spread ½ to ¾ cup of the sauce over the crust, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Layer half of the mozzarella over the sauce, then add your desired toppings, followed by the remaining mozzarella.
- Bake for an additional 12–18 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is crisp.
- Optionally, broil on high for 1–3 minutes for extra crispness.
- Let the pizza rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
Notes
Pat the crust dry after pre-baking for optimal crispness. Use low-moisture mozzarella to ensure the crust remains firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken pizza, low carb pizza, protein pizza, gluten-free pizza, healthy pizza