Chicken Crust Pizza

Ingredients, Chicken Crust Base

• Ground Chicken, 1 lb (450g), lean or ground chicken breast works best
• Parmesan Cheese, ½ cup, finely grated
• Egg, 1 large
• Italian Seasoning, 1 tsp
• Garlic Powder, ½ tsp
• Onion Powder, ½ tsp
• Salt, ½ tsp
• Black Pepper, ¼ tsp
• Toppings, pizza sauce, shredded cheese, pepperoni or your favorites

Equipment

• Baking sheet or pizza pan
• Parchment paper
• Rolling pin (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the Oven & Pan

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper. Don't skip this or the chicken will stick. Lightly spray the paper with cooking spray.

2. Mix the Dough

   In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix with a fork or clean hands until fully incorporated.

3. Shape the Crust

   Transfer the chicken mixture onto the parchment paper. Cover with a second sheet of parchment or plastic wrap, then press the meat out evenly into a 10–12 inch circle, about ¼-inch thick. Remove the top sheet, keeping the edges slightly thicker to form a crust rim.

4. Pre-Bake the Crust

   Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, until the meat is fully cooked, firm to the touch, and starting to turn golden at the edges.

   If any excess moisture or grease pools on top, gently pat it dry with a paper towel before topping.

5. Top & Final Bake

   Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the crust, keeping it light so the crust doesn't get soggy. Add shredded cheese and toppings. Return to the oven for another 8–10 minutes (or broil for 2–3 minutes) until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and browned to your liking. Let it rest 3–5 minutes before slicing so the crust sets up firmly.