High-Protein Chicken Crust Pizza

Ingredients

• 450 g ground chicken
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 cup pizza sauce (Use your favorite pizza sauce.)
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (The source specifies low-fat mozzarella was used.)
• 20 turkey pepperoni slices (The written recipe lists 20 slices; the creator notes using 9 slices of regular pepperoni instead.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Place the ground chicken in a large mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Add the eggs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

4. 4

   Mix thoroughly until the chicken mixture is evenly combined and no pockets of seasoning or egg remain.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Press and spread it into a thin, even circle or rectangle. Keep the crust thin so it can become crisp rather than remaining soft and difficult to cook through.

6. 6

   Bake the chicken crust for about 25 minutes, until golden and firm. Remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes so it can set.

7. 7

   Increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the rested chicken crust.

8. 8

   Scatter the grated mozzarella evenly over the sauce.

9. 9

   Arrange the turkey pepperoni slices over the cheese.

10. 10

    Return the pizza to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

The creator reports approximately 1,351 calories, 187 g protein, 64 g fat, and 17 g carbohydrates for the entire pizza, or about 169 calories, 23 g protein, 8 g fat, and 2 g carbohydrates per slice. Nutrition may vary substantially with the fat content of the chicken, cheese, and pepperoni. Ensure the chicken crust reaches 165°F (74°C) internally before serving.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pizza
• high-protein
• low-carb
• flourless
• oven-baked
• family-friendly
• meal-prep