Description
This Keto Chicken Pizza Crust recipe offers a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza crust using ground chicken as the base. It’s seasoned with parmesan and Italian herbs, baked to perfection, and topped with classic pizza sauce, mozzarella, and your favorite toppings for a satisfying and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- â…“ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- 1¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pizza toppings of your choice (e.g., pepperoni, bell peppers, mushrooms, olives)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400ºF to prepare for baking the chicken crust.
- Mix Crust Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and ¼ cup mozzarella cheese until evenly blended.
- Shape the Crust: 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 stability.
- Bake the Crust: Bake this chicken crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes to cook through.
- Drain Juices: Remove the crust from the oven and carefully drain any excess juices or moisture to avoid sogginess.
- Add Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the partially cooked chicken crust, then sprinkle the remaining 1¼ cup of shredded mozzarella cheese along with your preferred pizza toppings.
- Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the toppings are heated through.
Notes
- Ensure to drain excess juice after the first bake to keep the crust firm and prevent sogginess.
- You can customize the toppings based on your dietary preferences and favorite flavors.
- Using a pizza stone can help achieve a crisper crust.
- This crust works well for a keto or low-carb diet.
- Let the crust cool slightly before serving to allow cheese to set for easier slicing.
