Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza (Printable)

Flavorful high-protein pizza with golden chicken crust, classic toppings, perfect for gluten-free diets.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1.1 pounds ground chicken

02 - 1 large egg

03 - 1.8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese

04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

08 - 1/2 cup sugar-free pizza sauce

09 - 5.3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

10 - 2.1 ounces sliced pepperoni

11 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

13 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking tray or pizza stone with parchment paper.

02 - Combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.

03 - Spread chicken mixture evenly on prepared tray, forming 12-inch round circle about 1/3 inch thick.

04 - Bake crust for 15 minutes until firm and starting to turn golden brown.

05 - Remove from oven and carefully blot surface moisture with paper towels.

06 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over crust. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, onion, and bell pepper.

07 - Return to oven and bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

08 - Let pizza rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve hot.

01 -

You get all the satisfaction of pizza without that heavy bread coma afterward
The crust becomes impossibly crispy while staying sturdy enough to hold every topping
Each serving packs 35 grams of protein which keeps you full for hours

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Skipping the paper towel blotting step will result in a soggy crust every single time
The crust needs to be completely cooled before storing or it gets weirdly rubbery
Reheating in a skillet instead of microwave brings back the original crispiness

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Use a rolling pin between two sheets of parchment paper for an incredibly even crust thickness
Brush the edges with a little olive oil before the final bake for extra golden crunch