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BBQ chicken crust pizza on a baking sheet with melted mozzarella, crumbled bacon, and red onion

BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza

A high-protein, low-carb pizza made with a crispy seasoned ground chicken crust, topped with sugar-free BBQ sauce, melted mozzarella, crispy bacon, and red onion. No dough needed and ready in 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 509
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken avoid extra-lean for best crust texture and binding
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.67 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce smoky style preferred, use a thin layer to avoid soggy crust
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.25 red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 bacon strips cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, eggs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined. Mixture will be sticky.
  3. Transfer chicken mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Press into a thin, even circle or rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Use damp hands or the back of a spoon to smooth out uneven spots.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes until golden on top and firm when pressed in the center. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes before adding toppings. Do not skip the rest.
  5. Raise oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over the crust leaving a small border. Top with shredded mozzarella, sliced red onion, and crumbled bacon.
  6. Bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is fully melted and bubbling. Optional: broil for 1 to 2 minutes for extra color. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  7. Let cool 3 to 5 minutes before slicing. Top with fresh cilantro and serve.

Notes

Do not skip the 5-minute rest after the first bake or the crust may fall apart. Press the chicken mixture thin and even for the crispiest result. Go easy on the BBQ sauce. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes to restore crispiness. Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Crust can be pre-baked plain and stored for 2 days, then topped and finished fresh.