Chicken Crust Pizza
Chicken Crust Pizza
Ingredients
For the Chicken Crust
- 450 g ground chicken
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1-2 eggs, optional, for added structure
For the Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup light mozzarella cheese
- as needed toppings, such as beef pepperoni
- as needed honey, for drizzling, optional
- as needed hot sauce, such as sriracha, for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. If using, add 1-2 eggs for added structure. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take the ground chicken mixture and press it evenly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, forming it into a thin pizza shape.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the chicken crust in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until it appears golden and firm.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
After the initial baking, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 425
- 6
Add the toppings to the baked crust: spread the pizza sauce, then sprinkle the light mozzarella cheese, and finally add any desired toppings (e.g., beef pepperoni).
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 425
- 8
For extra crispiness, you can optionally broil the pizza for 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Once out of the oven, for a sweet and spicy kick, top the pizza with a light drizzle of honey and hot sauce (sriracha is recommended), if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Crust Pizza
For the Chicken Crust
- 450 g ground chicken
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1-2 eggs, optional, for added structure
For the Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup light mozzarella cheese
- as needed toppings, such as beef pepperoni
- as needed honey, for drizzling, optional
- as needed hot sauce, such as sriracha, for drizzling, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. If using, add 1-2 eggs for added structure. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take the ground chicken mixture and press it evenly onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, forming it into a thin pizza shape.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the chicken crust in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until it appears golden and firm.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
After the initial baking, increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 425 - 6
Add the toppings to the baked crust: spread the pizza sauce, then sprinkle the light mozzarella cheese, and finally add any desired toppings (e.g., beef pepperoni).
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 425 - 8
For extra crispiness, you can optionally broil the pizza for 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye on it to prevent burning.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Once out of the oven, for a sweet and spicy kick, top the pizza with a light drizzle of honey and hot sauce (sriracha is recommended), if desired. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min