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Chicken Crust Pizza

Delicious Chicken Crust Pizza: A Guilt-Free Gourmet Treat

Discover a Chicken Crust Pizza that's innovative, healthy, and protein-packed, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Crust
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Mix of breast and thigh for optimal flavor.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Pecorino Romano.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can enhance flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Customize with oregano or thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Marinara or Pizza Sauce Choose low-sugar variant.
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Part-skim or vegan options work.
  • 1 medium Tomato Can use canned tomatoes if needed.
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves Dried basil can be used but lacks freshness.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Transfer the chicken mixture to the baking sheet and shape into a ¼-inch thick round base.
  4. Bake the chicken crust in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Spread sauce on the baked crust, top with mozzarella, tomato, and basil, then return to the oven for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from the oven, let cool for 3-5 minutes, slice, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow the crust to rest before slicing to maintain its shape and texture.

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