Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza (Printable version)
Golden chicken crust topped with mozzarella, pepperoni, and fresh vegetables. A protein-packed alternative to traditional dough.
# 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
11 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line large baking tray or pizza stone with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Spread chicken mixture evenly on prepared tray, forming 12-inch round circle about 1/3 inch thick.
04 - Bake crust for 15 minutes until firm and starting to turn golden brown.
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 rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- You get that satisfying pizza crunch without the heavy, bloated feeling afterwards
- The crust itself packs 35 grams of protein per serving, turning pizza into a muscle-building meal
02 -
- Skip the blotting step after par-baking and you will end up with a sad, wet crust that falls apart
- Letting the pizza rest before slicing is painful but absolutely necessary for clean cuts
03 -
- Use a pizza stone if you have one, it creates the crispest bottom crust
- Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge for better melting and flavor