Description
This chicken crust pizza is a crispy, high-protein twist on classic pizza. It uses seasoned ground chicken for the crust, making it a low-carb and gluten-free dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup diced bell peppers
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- Place the mixture on the baking sheet. Press it into a 10-inch circle, about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and firm. Verify the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Allow the crust to rest for 5 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust. Add mozzarella, olives, bell peppers, and red onion.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese melts and bubbles.
- Cool the pizza slightly, slice it, and garnish with fresh basil before you serve.
Notes
- You get a sturdy, crisp crust from the ground chicken base.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American