I had to try my hand at the viral chicken crust pizza trend, and I have to say, this one lives up to the hype! It’s high-protein, low carb, and the crust actually gets quite crispy. Top it with your favorite pizza toppings, and enjoy!
Super protein-rich: I’m talkin’ 24g protein / serving.
Can be reheated quite well in the air fryer: I love that these pizza slices crisp right back up after being reheated in the air fryer.
And last, but not least: All my GF friends can enjoy it!
Ingredients You Need
- Ground chicken: The main ingredient in this crust is, obviously, ground chicken! When mixed with an egg and grated cheese, and then baked, it crisps up so beautifully.
- 1 egg: The egg is necessary for binding the crust together.
- Grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese: This combination adds the right amount of moisture and saltiness. I don’t recommend using anything besides grated cheese as it will drastically change the consistency of the pizza crust.
- Italian seasoning: The Italian seasoning gives this crust classic pizza flavor. I have a homemade Italian seasoning recipe if you don’t have one on hand.
For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please see the recipe card below.
How to Make Chicken Crust Pizza
- Prepare the crust: Add the ground chicken, egg, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt to a bowl. Gently mix the ingredients until combined, and then roll the meat mixture into a ball.
- Flatten the crust: Transfer the chicken mixture to the lined baking sheet. Wet your hands with water and flatten the chicken ball into about ¼-inch thick pizza-like crust, 12-inch diameter.
- Bake the crust: Transfer to the oven and bake at 425ºF for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden.
- Top your pizza crust and bake: Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and oregano. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Easy Customizations to Make this Recipe Your Own
Switch up the toppings: Literally any of your favorite pizza toppings would be great on this chicken crust pizza! My mom loves making hers as a supreme pizza, delish!
Use turkey instead: I’ve tested this recipe with both ground chicken and ground turkey, and both work great!
Make it a pesto pizza: Chicken and pesto taste incredible together! So, simply swap out the pizza sauce, and spread pesto on the crust instead.
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Crust Ingredients
Optional Toppings
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Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Add the ground chicken, egg, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt to a bowl. Gently mix the ingredients until combined. Roll the meat mixture into a ball.
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Transfer the chicken mixture to the lined baking sheet. Wet your hands with water and flatten the chicken ball into about ¼-inch thick pizza-like crust, 12-inch diameter.
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Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden.
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Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and oregano. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
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Remove and serve.
- Feel free to add your favorite pizza toppings to the pizza.
- Ground turkey can be used in place of ground chicken.
Calories: 276 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3 g, Protein: 24 g, Fat: 18 g, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by: The Wooden Skillet
