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Chicken Crust Pizza

Chicken Crust Pizza: The Low-Carb Game Changer You’ll Love

Discover how to make Chicken Crust Pizza, a deliciously healthy low-carb alternative to traditional pizza.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken 90-93% lean for optimal texture
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or fresh garlic in lesser amounts
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onion can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning Or individual herbs like oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Use regular table salt if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked is best
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Or avocado oil as alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes Canned with no added sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Low-Moisture Mozzarella Cheese Or fresh mozzarella
  • Toppings (e.g., Beef Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Beef Sausage/Bacon) Customize to your taste
  • Fresh Basil Leaves For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • spatula
  • pan
  • Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, dried Italian seasoning, sea salt, and black pepper.
  3. Transfer the mixture onto the lined baking sheet and shape into a round crust, 10-12 inches wide.
  4. Bake the crust in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until golden-brown.
  5. Remove the crust and drain any excess liquid; pat dry with a paper towel.
  6. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
  7. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, and a pinch of salt to the garlic; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Spread the sauce over the baked chicken crust, leaving a border.
  9. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  10. Add your preferred toppings evenly over the cheese.
  11. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  12. Bake for an additional 12-18 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
  13. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for a crisp finish, watching closely.
  14. Let the pizza rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  15. Slice into wedges and serve with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Optimal chicken should be 90-93% lean to avoid sogginess. Avoid overcrowding the pizza with toppings for best results.

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