Pepperoni & Veggie Chicken Crust Pizza
This Pepperoni and Veggie Chicken Crust Pizza is proof that "bread-free" doesn't have to mean "sad." This one brings the ooey-gooey cheese pull, the crispy pepperoni, and all the saucy goodness, just with a savory chicken crust that's high-protein, gluten-free, and so satisfying. I keep it classic with pepperoni, bell pepper, and red onion, then finish with basil and a little hot honey.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 417kcal
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Chicken
- 2 Eggs
- ¾ Cup Parmesan Cheese divided
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- ⅓-½ Cup Pizza Sauce I love @raoshomemade
- 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
Toppings
- 15 Slices Pepperoni
- 1 Bell Pepper sliced
- ½ Red Onion thinly sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Hot Honey optional
- Red Chili Flakes optional
- Fresh Basil optional
Instructions
- To make this pizza, start by preheating your oven to 400F.
- Next, prepare the pizza crust. In a food processor, add the ground chicken, eggs, ½ cup of the parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pulse to combine until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Next, line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and carefully transfer the chicken mixture onto it. Use your hands to gently press it into a thin, even rectangle. You need to be patient when working with this as it will be sticky and that is okay!
- Once the mixture has formed a flat pizza crust, transfer it to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- When the crust is done baking, remove it from the oven. Add a thin layer of pizza sauce, spreading it out evenly. Then top with the shredded mozzarella, the remaining ¼ cup parmesan, and your toppings of choice (pepperoni, bell pepper, and red onion).
- Transfer the pizza back to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted. For crispier edges, place it under the broiler for 2 minutes, watching closely.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- Finish with fresh basil, red pepper flakes, and a drizzle of hot honey (all optional).
- Cut into squares, serve immediately, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 1075mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1361IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 458mg | Iron: 2mg
