Description
Revolutionary low-carb pizza with a protein-packed chicken crust that’s crispy, delicious, and keto-friendly. This game-changing recipe swaps traditional flour for seasoned ground chicken, creating a base that’s packed with 25g of protein and only 3g net carbs per serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g ground chicken (93/7 lean)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce (sugar-free for keto)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 20 pepperoni slices (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking oil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, eggs, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture resembles a thick paste.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet. Using wet hands, press into a 10-12 inch circle, about 1/4 inch thick. Create slightly raised edges.
- Bake for 20 minutes until edges turn golden brown and center feels firm.
- Remove from oven, spread pizza sauce leaving a 1/2 inch border. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly, then arrange pepperoni.
- Return to oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese bubbles and edges crisp further.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing to allow proteins to set.
Notes
- Pat ground chicken dry with paper towels for crispier results
- Always pre-bake the crust before adding toppings to prevent sogginess
- Shape between two sheets of parchment paper for perfectly even thickness
- Sprinkle light layer of cheese before sauce to waterproof the crust
- For air fryer: cook at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flip, add toppings, cook 5-7 minutes more
- Freeze pre-baked crusts for up to 3 months for instant pizza nights
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 145mg