Chicken Crust Pizza

The recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

Crust:
1lb (454g) ground chicken (or turkey)
1 tsp (3g) garlic powder (or onion powder)
1 Tbsp (10g) unsalted butter (or ghee), at room temperature
1 large egg (50g), lightly beaten
2/3 cup (75g) shredded mozzarella or another cheese of choice
1/3 cup (30g) grated parmesan
sea salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning or dried oregano

Topping:
1/4 cup (63g) sugar-free pizza sauce or tomato sauce
1/3 cup (21g) sliced mushrooms
1/2 green bell pepper (60g), seeded and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp (30g) pitted sliced olives
1 cup (113g) shredded mozzarella

To serve (optional):
baby arugula
red pepper flakes
grated parmesan

Instructions:

Heat the oven to 400°F/200°C/Gas Mark 6; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine all crust ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Press the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet to form a 1/4-inch-thick circle; bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove the sheet from the oven and spread the pizza sauce on top of the crust. Scatter over the mushrooms, bell pepper, prosciutto, if using, and olives. Return to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.

Transfer the pizza to a serving board or platter and let it cool slightly before cutting into six wedges.

If desired, serve topped with baby arugula leaves, pepper flakes, and grated parmesan.

Nutritional breakdown per serving (the recipe makes 4 servings)

409 Calories
34.5g Protein
27.8g Fat
1.0g Fiber
5.5g Total Carbs
4.5g NET Carbs

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.