Chicken Crust Pizza, Sturdy and Flavorful

Chicken Crust Pizza, Sturdy and Flavorful

60 min
3 servings

This life-changing chicken crust pizza is made with ground chicken, parmesan, and spices. It's delicious and sturdy enough to hold in your hands!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken (raw; use dark meat, not chicken breast⁠)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese⁠⁣⁣ (grated, not shredded)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 4 ounces mozzarella (shredded; 1 cup)
  • 1 ounce pepperoni (thinly sliced )
  • ¼ cup black olives⁣⁣ (sliced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F.⁣⁣ Line a rimmed baking sheet or pizza pan with heatproof parchment paper.⁠⁣⁣

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, mix the ground chicken, grated parmesan, garlic powder, and dried oregano.

  3. 3

    Spread the mixture on the pan thinly and evenly to a 12-inch circle, about ¼-inch thick. It helps to place a sheet of parchment on top of the mixture and use a rolling pin to flatten it. Remove the top parchment after you're done spreading the mixture on the pan.

  4. 4

    Bake the crust until firm and the edges are golden brown, for about 30 minutes. It should appear visibly dry. If there’s still moisture on top, keep baking it.

  5. 5

    Remove the crust from the oven (keep the oven on) and let it rest in the pan for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Spread the pizza sauce evenly on the baked crust. Add the mozzarella, pepperoni, and olives (or your favorite toppings).

  7. 7

    Return the pizza to the oven for 5-7 minutes to melt the cheese.

  8. 8

    Allow the pizza to rest for a few minutes, then cut it into six slices and serve.