Description
Ground chicken pizza crust recipe is a low carb, protein rich alternative to traditional pizza dough. This chicken based crust bakes to a lightly golden, slightly crispy edge while staying tender and juicy inside. It holds toppings well and creates a satisfying, lighter pizza experience perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. In a bowl mix ground chicken mozzarella parmesan egg and seasonings until fully combined
3. Spread mixture onto parchment paper and shape into an even crust about half an inch thick with slightly thicker edges
4. Bake crust for 20 minutes until lightly golden and firm
5. Remove from oven add desired toppings and bake again for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese melts and edges become more structured
6. Let crust rest for a few minutes before slicing to help it hold together
Notes
Pat ground chicken dry before mixing to avoid excess moisture
Always pre bake the crust before adding toppings for better structure
Keep thickness even to ensure consistent cooking
Avoid overloading toppings to maintain a firm base
Let the crust rest before slicing to prevent breaking
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: ground chicken pizza crust recipe, chicken crust pizza recipe, low carb chicken pizza crust, keto chicken pizza crust