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Protein Pizza with Chicken Crust

Cultural Context

Protein Pizza with Chicken Crust is a modern twist on traditional pizza, catering to health-conscious eaters looking for low-carb alternatives. This dish reflects the growing trend of using protein-rich ingredients in place of carbs, making it popular among fitness enthusiasts and those following ketogenic diets. It has gained traction in various health food circles and is often customized with a variety of toppings to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs ground chicken
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
pizza sauce
turkey pepperoni

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative that adds umami.

pizza sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Homemade sauce can be fresher and lower in sodium.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative for cooking.

1

Start with 2 lbs of ground chicken in a bowl.

2

Add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

3

Crack in 2 eggs and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

4

Mix everything together until well combined.

5

Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and form the chicken mixture into a square pizza crust.

6

Preheat the smoker to 375°F.

7

Place the pizza crust on the grill grate of the smoker and cook for about 45 minutes until golden brown.

8

Remove the crust and spread pizza sauce over the top.

9

Add turkey pepperoni as toppings.

10

Return the pizza to the smoker for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

11

Let it cool slightly before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

pellet smokercookie sheetmixing bowlparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freelow-carb

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Chicken Crust PizzaLow-Carb Pizza

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