Chicken Crust Pizza - Healthy Recipes Blog (2024)

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this pizza. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

• Ground chicken: I recommend using ground chicken thighs and not ground chicken breast. Chicken breast is too dry.
• Grated parmesan: Use grated parmesan, not shredded.
• Spices: I use garlic powder and oregano to season the crust.
• Egg: Acts as a binder that helps the crust stick together. From experience, it's not strictly needed. Sometimes, I make this recipe without an egg, and the crust turns out just fine and doesn't take as long in the oven.
• Toppings: Pizza sauce and shredded mozzarella. You can also add toppings such as pepperoni and black olives.

Variations

• You can use ground turkey instead of ground chicken. Make sure to use dark meat and not ground turkey breast, which is too dry.
• If you like spicy food, an excellent addition to the crust is ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
• Instead of mozzarella, you can use shredded provolone.
• After it's ready, you can also top the pizza with chopped fresh basil. It's delicious!
• Topping options include sauteed mushrooms, thinly sliced bell peppers, green or black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, anchovies, sauteed onions or caramelized onions, and thinly sliced jalapenos. In the photo below, I made a version with anchovies, black olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here's an overview of the steps for making this recipe:

Mix ground chicken, grated parmesan cheese, and spices in a bowl.

Spread the mixture thinly and evenly on a parchment-lined pizza pan or baking sheet. It helps to cover the mixture with parchment paper and use a rolling pin. Remove the top parchment after you're done spreading the mixture on the pan.

Bake the crust in an oven preheated to 425°F until firm and the edges are golden, about 30 minutes.

This is what the crust should look like when it's ready:

Remove the crust from the oven (keep the oven on) and let it rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Spread the pizza sauce evenly on the baked crust. Add the mozzarella, followed by the pepperoni and olives (or your favorite toppings).

Return the pizza to the oven to melt the cheese.

Allow the pizza to rest for a few minutes, then cut it into six slices and serve.

Expert Tips

1. It's important to ensure the crust is fully baked. It should be visibly dry and firm to the touch, with golden brown edges. If you pull it out of the oven and the top is still a bit wet, you should bake it for longer.
2. I don't add salt to the crust. The parmesan and toppings add plenty of saltiness.
3. If your ground chicken contains a water solution, you'll need to carefully drain the water midway through baking.

Does this pizza taste like chicken?

You can taste the chicken flavor when eating this pizza, but it's not overpowering. It's in the background, and it's mild.

Do you need to eat this pizza with silverware?

No, and that's part of its charm. This crust is very sturdy; you can eat it with your hands.

Can you freeze this crust?

Yes. After baking the crust and before adding any toppings, cool it completely, then wrap it in cling wrap, followed by a layer of foil. It can stay frozen for up to three months.

Serving Suggestions

This tasty pizza is a complete meal because it's made with a chicken crust. I often make it for my husband and I, and we split it. There's no need for sides when I do that, and we're stuffed for hours.

If you're dividing this pizza between three people, a side dish to go along with the pizza is nice. In my opinion, the ideal side for pizza is a salad, so I recommend serving it with any of the following:

• Arugula salad
• Cucumber salad
• Tomato salad
• Cucumber tomato salad
• Broccoli salad
• Asparagus salad

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Chicken Crust Pizza

This life-changing chicken crust pizza is made with ground chicken, parmesan, and spices. It's delicious and sturdy enough to hold in your hands!

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 501kcal

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Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 2 slices | Calories: 501 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 46 g | Fat: 33 g | Saturated Fat: 14 g | Sodium: 1162 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g