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Chicken crust pizza cut into wedges on parchment with basil garnish

Chicken Crust Pizza

Emily
Make crispy, low-carb chicken crust pizza in 30 minutes. High protein, keto-friendly recipe with endless topping ideas—perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Slices
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken crust:

  • 1 lb 450 g ground chicken – the base of your low-carb crust
  • 1 large egg – binds the mixture together
  • cup grated Parmesan – adds flavor and crispness
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For topping the pizza:

  • ½ cup pizza sauce choose a low-sugar version for keto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • Optional favorites: pepperoni slices olives, bell-pepper strips, red-onion slivers, fresh basil, or any preferred low-carb toppings.

Instructions
 

Step 1 – Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C) for a hot bake that crisps the crust.
  • Cover your baking sheet or pizza tray with parchment so the crust releases cleanly.

Step 2 – Mix the Chicken Crust

  • In a mixing bowl, combine:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Stir with a spoon (or clean hands) until seasonings are evenly distributed and the mixture is cohesive.

Step 3 – Shape the Crust

  • Transfer the chicken mixture onto the prepared parchment.
  • Place a sheet of plastic wrap over the top, then press or roll the mixture into a thin, even 10-inch circle (about ¼ inch thick).
  • Remove plastic wrap. Tidy the edges with a spatula for a neat round.

Step 4 – Pre-bake the Crust

  • Bake the plain chicken crust for 12–14 minutes, until edges turn lightly golden and the surface feels firm.
  • Carefully blot any surface moisture with a paper towel for extra crispness.

Step 5 – Add Sauce and Cheese

  • Remove crust from oven.
  • Spread ½ cup pizza sauce evenly, leaving a ½-inch border.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 2 Tbsp Parmesan over the sauce.

Step 6 – Load Your Toppings

  • Add desired extras—pepperoni, sliced olives, bell-pepper strips, or other low-carb favorites—keeping layers light so the cheese melts evenly.

Step 7 – Final Bake

  • Return pizza to the oven for 6–8 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
  • For browned cheese, switch to broil for the last 1–2 minutes (watch closely).

Step 8 – Finish and Serve

  • Let pizza rest 3 minutes to set.
  • Slice into six wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  • Garnish with fresh basil or red-pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

Nutrition Information
Calories: 190 kcal
Total Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
  • Sugars: 2 g
  • Fiber: <1 g
Protein: 22 g
Sodium: 460 mg
Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keyword chicken crust pizza, low-carb pizza crust