Description
This Chicken Crust Pizza recipe offers a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza by using ground chicken as the base. Perfectly seasoned and baked to a crispy golden crust, it is topped with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni for a satisfying meal that’s both easy to make and gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 450 g ground chicken
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 20 pepperoni slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Mix Crust Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, eggs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is homogeneous and fully integrated.
- Form the Crust: Transfer the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press it firmly into a thin, even circle or rectangle approximately the size of a personal pizza base.
- Bake Initial Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until it turns golden and feels firm to the touch. Remove and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to set its shape.
- Add Toppings: Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crust, then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
- Bake Pizza Toppings: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese melts, bubbles, and slightly browns for that classic pizza finish.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pizza cool slightly to set the toppings, then slice and enjoy your crispy, flavorful chicken crust pizza.
Notes
- Ensure the crust is pressed thinly and evenly for best crispiness and even cooking.
- Letting the crust rest after the first bake step helps it hold shape better under toppings.
- Feel free to customize toppings beyond pepperoni to suit your preferences.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and low in carbohydrates.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking without adding extra fat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken crust pizza, low carb pizza, gluten free pizza, easy pizza recipe, homemade pizza
