Description

This Keto Chicken Pizza Crust recipe offers a low-carb, high-protein alternative to traditional pizza dough using ground chicken as the base. It’s a delicious, gluten-free option perfect for anyone following a ketogenic diet or looking to enjoy pizza without the extra carbs. With a crispy baked chicken crust topped with mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, this easy-to-make recipe will satisfy your pizza cravings while keeping you on track with your diet goals.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Crust

1 lb ground chicken
⅓ cup grated parmesan
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

For the Topping

½ cup pizza sauce
1¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Pizza toppings of choice (e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) to prepare for baking the chicken crust.
Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the ground chicken, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese until evenly incorporated.
Form Crust: Using your hands or a spatula, press the chicken mixture into a circular shape on a sheet of parchment paper or directly onto a pizza stone. If using parchment paper, place it on a baking sheet for support.
Bake Chicken Crust: Bake the chicken crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to cook the chicken base through and begin crisping the edges.
Drain Juices: Carefully remove the crust from the oven and drain off any excess juices released during baking to avoid a soggy crust.
Add Toppings: Spread evenly the pizza sauce over the partially baked chicken crust, then sprinkle the remaining 1¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and add your desired pizza toppings on top.
Finish Baking: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and toppings are heated through.

Notes

Make sure to drain excess juices from the chicken crust after the first bake to ensure it doesn’t become soggy.
Use parchment paper for easier handling and cleanup.
Customize toppings to your preference, keeping them keto-friendly to maintain low carb count.
Allow the crust to cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
This crust also works great with pre-cooked toppings like grilled vegetables or cooked sausage.