The pizza hack you didn’t know you needed… CHICKEN PIZZA CRUST!
If you love pizza but want a low-carb, high-protein twist, this chicken crust pizza is a total game changer. 🙌 It honestly surprised me how good it turned out, especially with our favorite pizza toppings – green peppers and jalapeños iykyk.
IB: @Bailey Campbell and @Andy’s East Coast Kitchen
Why you’ll love this recipe: ✨ Protein-packed & low carb ✨ Surprisingly delicious ✨ Holds up to toppings pretty well
• 1 lb ground chicken • 1 large egg • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning • ½ teaspoon onion powder • ½ teaspoon garlic powder • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
TOPPINGS • ½ cup pizza sauce • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese • ½ cup diced green bell pepper, about ½ medium pepper • ¼ cup tame or pickled jalapeños, drained and patted dry • Fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper, optional, for garnish
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a round pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan and seasonings. Stir until evenly mixed. 3. Spread mixture into a thin circle (10–12 inches). Smooth edges with damp hands or a spatula. 4. Bake 22-25 minutes, until the crust is cooked through and golden at the edges. Carefully blot the crust with a paper towel if you see moisture pooling. Chicken naturally releases juices. 5. Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Spread pizza sauce over the crust, then sprinkle on half of the mozzarella cheese. Add the diced green bell pepper and jalapeños, then finish with the remaining mozzarella. Return to oven 8–10 minutes, until bubbly. You can broil for the last 2 minutes for extra crispiness, if desired. Every oven runs differently, so keep an eye on the edges during the second bake. You want golden and set, not dry. 6. Let the pizza rest 3–5 minutes before slicing so it holds together well. Top with fresh basil and crushed red pepper (if using) enjoy!
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The pizza hack you didn’t know you needed… CHICKEN PIZZA CRUST!
If you love pizza but want a low-carb, high-protein twist, this chicken crust pizza is a total game changer. 🙌 It honestly surprised me how good it turned out, especially with our favorite pizza toppings – green peppers and jalapeños iykyk.
IB: @Bailey Campbell and @Andy’s East Coast Kitchen
Why you’ll love this recipe:
✨ Protein-packed & low carb
✨ Surprisingly delicious
✨ Holds up to toppings pretty well
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
TOPPINGS
• ½ cup pizza sauce
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper, about ½ medium pepper
• ¼ cup tame or pickled jalapeños, drained and patted dry
• Fresh basil leaves and crushed red pepper, optional, for garnish
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a round pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan and seasonings. Stir until evenly mixed.
3. Spread mixture into a thin circle (10–12 inches). Smooth edges with damp hands or a spatula.
4. Bake 22-25 minutes, until the crust is cooked through and golden at the edges. Carefully blot the crust with a paper towel if you see moisture pooling. Chicken naturally releases juices.
5. Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Spread pizza sauce over the crust, then sprinkle on half of the mozzarella cheese. Add the diced green bell pepper and jalapeños, then finish with the remaining mozzarella. Return to oven 8–10 minutes, until bubbly. You can broil for the last 2 minutes for extra crispiness, if desired. Every oven runs differently, so keep an eye on the edges during the second bake. You want golden and set, not dry.
6. Let the pizza rest 3–5 minutes before slicing so it holds together well. Top with fresh basil and crushed red pepper (if using) enjoy!
Okay this we must try!!! Thank you 😊
That looks really good 👍 I've been making pizza with a cottage cheese crust, might need to try this out!
Can the chicken be substituted for ground beef?
i bet the crust tastes hella weird
This is AWESOME! 🤤
This vegan pizza looks so good! Im going to try it ❤🎉
Where can I find recipe for pizza please?