Crispy Chicken Crust Pizza (Printer-friendly)

Golden chicken base pizza with classic toppings, perfect for low-carb and gluten-free diets

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Crust

01 - 1.1 pounds ground chicken
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 1.8 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup sugar-free pizza sauce
09 - 5.3 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 2.1 ounces sliced pepperoni or preferred toppings
11 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
13 - Fresh basil leaves for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking tray or pizza stone with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until fully incorporated.
03 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly on the prepared tray, shaping it into a 12-inch round circle about 1/3 inch thick.
04 - Bake the crust for 15 minutes, or until firm and starting to turn golden.
05 - Remove from the oven and carefully blot any surface moisture with paper towels.
06 - Spread pizza sauce evenly over the crust. Top with mozzarella, pepperoni, onion, and bell pepper.
07 - Return to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
08 - Let pizza rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of pizza night without the heavy, sluggish feeling afterwards
  • The crust develops this incredible crunch that somehow still has a tender bite beneath
  • You can customize toppings endlessly while keeping the base completely consistent
02 -
  • Skip the paper towel blotting step and your crust will be soggy no matter how long you bake it
  • The crust must be completely firm and golden before adding toppings or it will collapse under the weight
  • Letting the pizza rest is not optional, the structure needs these few minutes to stabilize
03 -
  • Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge instead of using pre-grated cheese for better melting
  • Place your baking tray in the cold oven while it preheats, then carefully transfer the shaped crust onto the hot surface for immediate bottom crisping

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