High Protein Chicken Crust Pizza
High Protein Chicken Crust Pizza
Ingredients
- 24 oz raw chicken breast, ground
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup tomato basil marinara
- 112 g mozzarella 2%, shredded
- 20 turkey pepperoni slices
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground raw chicken breast, large eggs, and Italian bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands or a spatula, spread the mixture evenly across the parchment paper to form a pizza crust shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick. Ensure the edges are slightly thicker to create a crust.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the chicken crust in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until it is firm and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Carefully remove the cooked chicken crust from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
Evenly spread the tomato basil marinara sauce over the chicken crust, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the turkey pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned at the edges.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 425
- 8
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the crust to set and makes it easier to cut.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Slice the pizza into 12 equal pieces and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Chicken Crust Pizza
- 24 oz raw chicken breast, ground
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 cup tomato basil marinara
- 112 g mozzarella 2%, shredded
- 20 turkey pepperoni slices
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground raw chicken breast, large eggs, and Italian bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Using your hands or a spatula, spread the mixture evenly across the parchment paper to form a pizza crust shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick. Ensure the edges are slightly thicker to create a crust.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the chicken crust in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until it is firm and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Carefully remove the cooked chicken crust from the oven. Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
Evenly spread the tomato basil marinara sauce over the chicken crust, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, then arrange the turkey pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned at the edges.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 425 - 8
Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the crust to set and makes it easier to cut.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Slice the pizza into 12 equal pieces and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min