If you are looking for a way to enjoy pizza night without all the carbs, these High-Protein Mini Chicken Crust Pizzas are an absolute game-changer.
Instead of traditional flour dough, the crust is made directly from a mixture of ground chicken breast, egg, and savory parmesan cheese. Shaped into mini pizza bases with a beautiful sesame seed rim and baked until firm, they create a surprisingly sturdy, high-volume foundation. Packed with lean protein and customizable with your favorite toppings like rich tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and pepperoni, these mini pizzas satisfy your deep dish cravings while keeping your macro goals completely on track.
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Prep time, Cook time, Servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Yield: 4 mini pizzas
Ingredients
The High-Protein Chicken Crust
1 lb (approx. 450g) raw chicken breast ground
1 large egg
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Spices of choice (garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper work perfectly)
2-3 tbsp sesame seeds (for coating the edges)
The Pizza Toppings
½ cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12-16 slices of pepperoni (or any favorite toppings of your choice!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix and Shape the Crusts 🥣
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine your finely ground chicken breast, egg, grated parmesan cheese, and your chosen seasonings. Mix thoroughly until a uniform dough forms. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions on your parchment paper. Wet your hands slightly to keep the chicken from sticking, and shape each portion into a flat round disk with a slightly raised edge to form a crust rim.
2. The Sesame Finish & Initial Bake 🌾
Sprinkle sesame seeds generously along the raised outer edges of each chicken crust to get that perfect, bakery-style look and added crunch. Pop the tray into the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes, or just until the chicken crust sets and becomes firm enough to hold its shape.
3. Sauce and Load the Toppings 🍕
Remove the tray from the oven. Spoon a generous layer of tomato sauce into the center of each par-baked chicken crust. Top with a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese and arrange your pepperoni slices neatly on top.
4. Bake Until Bubbling & Serve! 🔥
Place the mini pizzas back into the oven for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling, and beautifully golden brown. Let them cool for 2–3 minutes so the crust settles, then serve immediately. Enjoy your guilt-free pizza feast!