Description

This Chicken Crust Pizza offers a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza by using a protein-rich ground chicken base instead of flour or grain dough. Perfect for keto, paleo, gluten-free, and diabetic-friendly diets, it combines savory seasoning with classic pizza toppings like marinara sauce, mozzarella, tomato, and fresh basil. The crust is baked until golden and crispy, then topped and baked briefly again to melt the cheese. It’s a satisfying, healthy twist that keeps pizza night guilt-free and nutritious.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

1 pound ground chicken
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Toppings:

½ cup marinara or pizza sauce
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 large tomato, sliced
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Make the Chicken Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press into a thin, round crust about ¼ inch thick.
Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the crust is fully cooked through in the center.
Add the Toppings: Remove the crust from the oven. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the surface, then layer with mozzarella cheese slices, tomato slices, and fresh basil leaves.
Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Slice and Serve: Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra fresh basil if desired and serve warm.

Notes

Use parchment paper to ensure the chicken crust does not stick and to make cleanup easier.
Press the chicken crust evenly to ensure uniform baking and prevent sogginess.
The crust is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is golden on the edges.
Customize toppings as desired, keeping in mind this recipe is designed to be low-carb and keto-friendly.
Letting the pizza rest before slicing helps the crust firm up and hold together better.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Chicken crust pizza, low carb pizza, keto pizza, gluten free pizza, protein pizza, diabetic friendly pizza, paleo pizza