High-Protein Chicken Crust Pizza – Fit Foodie Finds

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I had to try my hand at the viral chicken crust pizza trend, and I have to say, this one lives up to the hype! It’s high-protein, low carb, and the crust actually gets quite crispy. Top it with your favorite pizza toppings, and enjoy!

A round chicken crust pizza with melted cheese and pepperoni, cut into square slices and garnished with basil, sits next to a knife and a small bowl of grated cheese.

Super protein-rich: I’m talkin’ 24g protein / serving.

Can be reheated quite well in the air fryer: I love that these pizza slices crisp right back up after being reheated in the air fryer.

And last, but not least: All my GF friends can enjoy it!

Close-up of a square slice of chicken crust pizza topped with pepperoni and melted cheese on parchment paper, next to a knife.

Ingredients You Need

Ground chicken: The main ingredient in this crust is, obviously, ground chicken! When mixed with an egg and grated cheese, and then baked, it crisps up so beautifully.
1 egg: The egg is necessary for binding the crust together.
Grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese: This combination adds the right amount of moisture and saltiness. I don’t recommend using anything besides grated cheese as it will drastically change the consistency of the pizza crust.
Italian seasoning: The Italian seasoning gives this crust classic pizza flavor. I have a homemade Italian seasoning recipe if you don’t have one on hand.

For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please see the recipe card below.

Step-by-step images show the preparation of a cauliflower or chicken crust pizza: mixing ingredients, shaping the crust, baking, adding toppings, and slicing the finished pizza.

How to Make Chicken Crust Pizza

Prepare the crust: Add the ground chicken, egg, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt to a bowl. Gently mix the ingredients until combined, and then roll the meat mixture into a ball.
Flatten the crust: Transfer the chicken mixture to the lined baking sheet. Wet your hands with water and flatten the chicken ball into about ¼-inch thick pizza-like crust, 12-inch diameter.
Bake the crust: Transfer to the oven and bake at 425ºF for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden.
Top your pizza crust and bake: Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and oregano. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Close-up of a sliced chicken crust pizza with melted cheese and tomato sauce on a cutting board, garnished with a sprig of basil. A knife rests nearby.

Easy Customizations to Make this Recipe Your Own

Switch up the toppings: Literally any of your favorite pizza toppings would be great on this chicken crust pizza! My mom loves making hers as a supreme pizza, delish!

Use turkey instead: I’ve tested this recipe with both ground chicken and ground turkey, and both work great!

Make it a pesto pizza: Chicken and pesto taste incredible together! So, simply swap out the pizza sauce, and spread pesto on the crust instead.

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Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add the ground chicken, egg, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt to a bowl. Gently mix the ingredients until combined. Roll the meat mixture into a ball.
Transfer the chicken mixture to the lined baking sheet. Wet your hands with water and flatten the chicken ball into about ¼-inch thick pizza-like crust, 12-inch diameter.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden.
Top with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and oregano. Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Remove and serve.