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Chicken Crust Pizza

Irresistible Chicken Crust Pizza: Healthy, Low-Carb Delight

This Chicken Crust Pizza offers a guilt-free, high-protein alternative to traditional pizza, perfect for low-carb enthusiasts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups Ground Chicken Freshly ground chicken breast or mix of breast and thigh
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated for best results
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Substitute with fresh minced garlic if desired
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground preferred
Toppings
  • 1 cup Marinara or Pizza Sauce Low-sugar options recommended
  • 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Opt for slices
  • 1 cup Tomato Slices Use heirloom or grape tomatoes for variety
  • 1/4 cup Basil Leaves For garnishing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pizza Pan
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a pizza pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pizza pan and shape it into a ¼-inch thick round crust.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown and firm.
  5. Spread a layer of marinara or pizza sauce over the baked crust, then add mozzarella slices, tomato slices, and basil.
  6. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  7. Allow the pizza to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use freshly ground chicken and avoid wet toppings to prevent a soggy crust. Let the pizza rest after baking for easier slicing.

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