Bbq Chicken Crust Pizza (High-Protein Recipe) Recipe
This high-protein BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza is a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, using ground chicken as the crust base. Loaded with flavorful sugar-free BBQ sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onions, crispy bacon, and fresh cilantro, this recipe delivers a satisfying and healthy twist perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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Chicken Crust
- 450 g ground chicken
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Toppings
- ⅔ cup sugar-free BBQ sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ¼ red onion, sliced
- 3 bacon strips, cooked and chopped
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Make the Chicken Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the ground chicken, eggs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is homogeneous.
- Shape the Crust: Transfer the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press it down evenly into a thin circle or rectangle shape, forming the pizza base.
- Bake the Crust: Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and firm to the touch. Remove and let it rest for 5 minutes to fully set.
- Increase Oven Temperature and Add Toppings: Raise the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Spread the sugar-free BBQ sauce evenly over the cooked crust, then layer on mozzarella cheese, sliced red onions, and cooked bacon strips.
- Bake Topped Pizza: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Optionally, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for a nicely browned top, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Finish and Serve: Let the pizza cool slightly, garnish with fresh cilantro, slice, and enjoy your crispy, cheesy, protein-packed BBQ chicken crust pizza.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent the chicken crust from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Allow the chicken crust to rest after the first bake to help it set and hold its shape.
- Watch carefully if broiling to avoid burning the cheese or toppings.
- Cook bacon strips ahead of time until crispy, then chop before adding as a topping.
- Opt for sugar-free BBQ sauce to keep the recipe low sugar and high protein.
Keywords: BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza, High Protein Pizza, Low Carb Pizza, Chicken Crust, Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce, Healthy Pizza Recipe
