Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza (Print Version)

Golden chicken base pizza loaded with classic toppings for a protein-packed low-carb meal.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line 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 beginning to turn golden brown.
05 - Remove from oven and carefully blot surface moisture with paper towels.
06 - Spread 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 brown.
08 - Let pizza rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that satisfying crispy crunch without the heavy carb coma that follows regular pizza
  • The protein content means you actually feel satisfied after two slices instead of wanting the whole pie
  • Even your gluten-eating friends will ask for this recipe instead of ordering delivery
02 -
  • Ground chicken releases more liquid than you expect, so the blotting step is absolutely non-negotiable for crispy results
  • Making the crust too thick will result in a chicken patty texture rather than anything resembling actual pizza
  • The crust firms up significantly during the initial bake, so don't panic if it seems too soft after just 5 minutes
03 -
  • A pizza stone creates the crispiest bottom crust, but a rimless baking sheet works perfectly fine if that's what you have
  • For extra flavor infusions, mix finely minced fresh herbs or sun-dried tomatoes directly into the raw chicken mixture
  • Let the crust cool completely before freezing if you want to meal-prep crust bases for future quick pizzas

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