This is an alternative low carb and gluten free pizza crust made with ground chicken. It’s high in protein and pretty darn delicious. And a good way to get some protein into your kids.

It’s simple and easy to prepare and you can do whatever toppings you prefer . I made this last night and it cooks up super fast , just a handful of ingredients that I happen to have on hand. I didn’t use toppings but do as you prefer.

Press the ground chicken for a thin and even crust — if it’s too thick you might end up with a soggy middle and nobody wants that. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before adding sauce and toppings, this will allow it to set and hold up better.

I made 1 lb. ground chicken and we ate the whole thing. I suggest doubling up recipe for more but use a larger sheet pan so base of chicken is still thin. After the first bake at 400 degrees turn up the oven to 425 degrees which will help the cheese melt perfectly and gives everything a golden, bubbly finish. Don’t overload with toppings, this crust is sturdy but piling on too many wet ingredients (extra sauce etc) Keep it balanced for the best texture.

I used a cooking spray like Pam so didn’t use parchment paper but you can use parchment paper for easy removal but I had no problem using cooking spray. You’ll need a rimmed baking sheet.

again this is basic recipe 1lb. fed the two of us, double for more but follow directions above.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground chicken — I used 93/7 but use what you like I just figured a little more fat would make it less dry.

app. 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

app. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

app. 1 cup marinara sauce — I happen to have Raos Pizza sauce in the house but any sauce will do

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Olive Oil or Olive Oil Spray

*crushed red pepper flakes — which I of course added

*toppings are your call but read what I wrote in heading

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use cooking spray or use aluminum foil and spray that with non stick cooking spray

In a bowl mix the ground chicken with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, and seasonings

Scoop the chicken mixture onto the prepared pan and form it into a flat rectangle. I really pressed and try to get it even ( see pic) ends may have been a little thinner which came up very crispy which I liked a lot. I also gave it a very light spray of olive oil this step may or may not have been necessary but I did it. You can also drizzle real EVOO over it — up to you

Bake till golden app. 12-15 minutes

Remove and let it sit for app. 5 minutes and crank oven up to 425 degrees

Top the chicken crust with sauce, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella or just use however much cheese you want use my numbers as a guideline, add on your toppings if any season it with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper if you’d like , some Italian seasoning and you can add a sprinkle of garlic powder as well

Put pizza back in hot oven and bake until melted and bubbly, app. 6-10 minutes depending on your oven

allow to sit for a few minutes before cutting into it