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Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza

Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza: Guilt-Free Heaven Awaits

Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza offers a low-carb, high-protein twist for a healthy pizza night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey and add a little oil.
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten well for incorporation.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best results.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic.
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Any favorite herb blend works.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Pizza Sauce Use your favorite variety.
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Feel free to use low-fat options.
  • 1 cup Pepperoni Slices Consider turkey pepperoni for a lower fat option.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, beaten eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Transfer the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a 12-inch circle. Press down firmly.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until golden.
  5. Remove the crust from the oven, spread pizza sauce on top, sprinkle mozzarella cheese, and arrange pepperoni slices.
  6. Return the pizza to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes, until the cheese bubbles.
  7. Let the pizza cool for 3-5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure ground chicken is packed firmly and the crust is golden before adding sauce to avoid sogginess.

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