High-Protein Pizza Crust – And gluten-free?
I love a good gluten alternative, especially one that is high-protein. Those are the absolute best! I am always looking for innovative ways to make eating healthy, fun, and flavorful. This recipe is both of those things and more; you are going to love this high-protein pizza crust recipe made from ground chicken!!!
Pizza every day, forever and ever
Welcome to the Table, or welcome back! Happy to see you here and nourish you with yet another amazing recipe that I am overjoyed to share with you! Groung chicken high-protein pizza crust recipe? Can it be true?
Indeed it is. This recipe is one of my current favorites and I am so happy about its flavor, how it holds together and the nutritional density of it!! It makes me so happy.
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What do you need for this recipe??
- Quality Ground Chicken – I get mine from Trader Joe’s.
- Quality Olive Oil – I hope at this point you all know how I feel about olive oil! It needs to be cold pressed, needs to be organic, and harvested early. I use Kosterina, here’s my code to save some $$.
- Parchment Paper that’s Not Toxic – Unbleached and natural is the way to go.
- Pizza Cutter – This is obvious and just makes life easier. Linked is the one I’m getting.
- Rolling Pin – To roll out your dough! I linked the one I use.
- Baking Tray – A simple one is fine, but one that is big enough to hold this pizza is important. This is a good size one!
We love the health benefits!
So, I am all about balance here, and I have to say, I love me some homemade sourdough pizza crust but on a day to day I do not consume refined crabs because I feel better when I don’t. So, recipes like this are a saving grace for me because not only are they healthier, they are so delicious!
I’m going to go over the reasons why it can be a good choice to switch to ground chicken!
- Gluten-Free & Low-Inflammatory – Great for people avoiding gluten or with sensitivities.
- Super High-Protein – We love this, if you’re in your protein girlie era this is for you.
- More Nutrient-Dense – Chicken provides essential vitamins like B6, B12, and niacin for energy and metabolism.
- No Blood Sugar Spikes – Bread crust can cause insulin spikes, while chicken crust helps maintain steady energy levels.
- Supports Fat Loss & Muscle Gain – Higher protein intake helps preserve lean muscle while cutting body fat.
- Lower in Carbs – Traditional pizza crust is carb-heavy, while chicken crust keeps it keto-friendly and blood sugar stable.
The Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1lb of Ground Chicken – I got mine from TJ’s.
- 1/4 Cup Almond Flour
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan
- Toppings of choice
Method:
- First, preheat the oven to 425F. We are going to add the chicken, parmesan, seasoning, egg, and almond flour to a mixing bowl.
- Mix the ingredients super well.
- Put parchment paper down on a baking tray and plop the ‘dough’ onto it.
- Now, place another piece of parchment paper on top of the chicken dough and roll it out with a rolling pin. You don’t want it too thin. Just about a quarter of an inch. [You may need to fix the edges with your fingers to make it a good round shape.]
- Time to pre-bake the ‘dough’. Place in the oven for 25 minutes.
- When it is done, let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Now, it is time to add our toppings, starting with the sauce. I chose a classic red sauce.
- Next, you can add whatever your heart desires; I chose mozzarella cheese, arugula, red onion, and garlic!
- Place back in the oven for 25 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble and get brown on the edges.
- Pull the pizza out of the oven. (It should look cooked like the pizza above.)
- You are FINISHED!!
Questions/Comments?
If you tried this, please don’t forget to rate this pizza and leave me a review so I know how it went for you!! It really helps me out and allows me to continue sharing healthy recipes with you!
Questions for me? I am happy to answer any and all of your questions; it brings me great joy to help you along this cooking/health journey.
Other Healthy Recipes You Will Love:
Stuffed Vegetables – Super healthy and easy. Perfect for the busy weeknights!
Beef & Carrot Stew – Only my favorite easy stew recipe! It’s also another great, easy dinner idea!
Leek & Ginger Soup – This is a soup you should have all year long!
Chicken Crust Pizza – High-Protein Pizza Crust
Ingredients
- 1 lb of Ground Chicken – I got mine from TJ’s.
- 1/4 Cup Almond Flour
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan
- Toppings of choice
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 425F. We are going to add the chicken, parmesan, seasoning, egg, and almond flour to a mixing bowl.
- Mix the ingredients super well.
- Put parchment paper down on a baking tray and plop the ‘dough’ onto it.
- Now, place another piece of parchment paper on top of the chicken dough and roll it out with a rolling pin. You don’t want it too thin. Just about a quarter of an inch. [You may need to fix the edges with your fingers to make it a good round shape.]
- Time to pre-bake the ‘dough’. Place in the oven for 25 minutes.
- When it is done, let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Now, it is time to add our toppings, starting with the sauce. I chose a classic red sauce.
- Next, you can add whatever your heart desires; I chose mozzarella cheese, arugula, red onion, and garlic!
- Place back in the oven for 25 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble and get brown on the edges.
- Pull the pizza out of the oven. (It should look cooked like the pizza above.)
- You are FINISHED!!
- If you tried this, please don’t forget to rate this pizza and leave me a review so I know how it went for you!! It really helps me out and allows me to continue sharing healthy recipes with you!
