Description
High-protein chicken crust Caesar salad pizza featuring a crisp lettuce topping and creamy dressing. This is a simple, oven-ready version of a viral chicken crust pizza.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken
- 0.75 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cup Caesar dressing
- 0.25 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine ground chicken, grated Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix until the ingredients fully combine.
- Press the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming an even 10-inch round crust about 0.5 inch thick.
- Bake the crust for 20 to 22 minutes. The crust should be firm, lightly golden, and reach 165°F internally.
- Remove the crust from the oven. Carefully blot excess moisture from the surface using paper towels.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the crust. Return the pizza to the oven for 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese melts and becomes lightly bubbly.
- In a separate bowl, toss the romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing, shaved Parmesan, and black pepper.
- Remove the pizza from the oven. Let it rest for 3 minutes. Top the pizza evenly with the Caesar salad mixture. Slice and serve right away.
Notes
- Blotting excess moisture after the first bake keeps the chicken crust sturdy and sliceable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American