Description
Keto pizza with chicken crust delivers a guilt-free Italian classic for low-carb enthusiasts. Crispy, cheesy layers packed with flavor make this dish a delightful alternative you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Base:
- 1 can canned chicken
- 2 eggs
Cheese Components:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (480 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar-free marinara sauce
- 1 package pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even cooking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine drained canned chicken, beaten eggs, and finely grated Parmesan cheese until a uniform mixture forms.
- Place the mixture between two sheets of parchment paper and carefully roll out to create a thin, even circular or rectangular crust approximately 14 inches wide.
- Remove the top parchment layer and transfer the crust to a baking sheet, ensuring it’s centered and flat.
- Bake the naked crust for 10 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a firm texture that indicates initial setting.
- Remove from oven and spread a thin layer of marinara sauce across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce, covering the entire crust evenly.
- Distribute pepperoni slices across the cheese layer, spacing them consistently for balanced flavor.
- Return to the oven and bake an additional 8-10 minutes until cheese becomes completely melted and slightly bubbly.
- Allow pizza to rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from oven to help toppings set.
- Slice into wedges or squares and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shredded rotisserie meat to enhance flavor and texture while keeping it low-carb.
- Use parchment paper carefully to prevent sticking and ensure an even, crispy crust that holds toppings perfectly.
- Try different cheese blends like provolone or aged cheddar to add depth and richness to the chicken base.
- Pat chicken extremely dry before mixing to prevent excess moisture that could make the crust soggy and less crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg