Keto Chicken Pizza Crust Recipe
This Keto Chicken Pizza Crust is a low-carb alternative to traditional pizza crust, made with ground chicken, cheese, and Italian seasoning. It’s easy to prepare and bake, offering a protein-packed crust base for your favorite pizza toppings. Perfect for those on a ketogenic diet or anyone looking for a gluten-free pizza option.
- Author: Mia
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Crust
- ½ pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated cheese (such as mozzarella or parmesan)
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- Grated cheese (additional for topping)
- Olives (sliced, as desired)
- Bell peppers (sliced, as desired)
- Chilli flakes (to taste)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Mix Crust Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated cheese, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and the large egg. Mix until all ingredients are well blended, forming a cohesive mixture.
- Form the Crust: Spread the chicken mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, shaping it into a flat crust about ¼-inch thick to ensure even cooking.
- Bake Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until it becomes firm and develops a light golden color. Once done, allow it to cool slightly before adding toppings.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the baked crust, then sprinkle additional grated cheese and your favorite toppings such as olives, bell peppers, and chili flakes.
- Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese melts and toppings are warmed through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves, slice into portions, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use mozzarella or parmesan cheese for the crust and toppings, depending on your taste preference.
- Make sure the crust is not too thick to allow it to cook thoroughly in the given time.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your preference while keeping it keto-friendly.
- Allow the crust to cool slightly before adding sauce so it doesn’t become soggy.
- For a crispier crust, you can bake the crust a few minutes longer before adding toppings.
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