Description
Indulge in a delicious and low-carb twist on a classic favorite with this Chicken Crust Pizza recipe. The crust is made from ground chicken, eggs, and flavorful seasonings, topped with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and fresh green onions. Finished with a drizzle of hot honey and fragrant basil leaves, this pizza is sure to satisfy your cravings without the guilt!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Crust
- 450 g (1 lb) ground chicken
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Toppings
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Hot honey (for drizzling)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the crust ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, eggs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the crust: Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet into a thin, even rectangle or square.
- Bake the crust: Bake for 25 minutes, then let it rest to firm up.
- Add toppings: Spread pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, and green onions over the crust.
- Finish baking: Bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted. Broil briefly for a golden finish.
- Drizzle and garnish: Drizzle with hot honey, add basil leaves, slice, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Chicken Crust Pizza, Low Carb Pizza, Homemade Pizza, Gluten-Free Pizza
