Summer Buffalo Chicken Pizza
A fun and healthy summer pizza featuring a lean ground chicken crust and delicious buffalo chicken toppings. Perfect for low-carb summer eats!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
For the Chicken Crust
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings
- ½ cup buffalo sauce like Frank's RedHot
- ⅓ cup spicy pizza sauce optional, for extra depth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ⅔ cup banana peppers
- 3 cooked bacon strips crumbled
- Fresh green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing for drizzling
Instructions
- Kick things off by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper – this trusty step ensures your crust won't stick and makes clean-up a breeze!
- In a spacious bowl, gently combine the ground chicken, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix it until everything is just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Transfer the chicken mixture onto your prepared baking sheet. Using your hands or a spatula, press it into a thin, even circle or rectangle. Aim for a consistent thickness, around ¼ to ½ inch, for the best crispy result.
- Pop the chicken crust into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until it's beautifully golden brown and firm. Once out of the oven, let it rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes – this crucial step helps it set and become sturdy.
- While your crust is resting, crank up your oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Now for the fun part! Spread the buffalo sauce (and spicy pizza sauce if using) evenly over the chicken crust. Generously sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, then scatter the sliced red onion, banana peppers, and crumbled bacon.
- Return the topped pizza to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is wonderfully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden. For an extra crisp and bubbly finish, you can broil it for 1-2 minutes at the very end, but keep a watchful eye to prevent burning!
- Let your pizza cool for just a few minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh green onions and a drizzle of blue cheese or ranch dressing. Dig in and enjoy every healthy, spicy, and satisfying bite!
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the buffalo sauce or adding extra hot sauce! For a crispier crust, ensure it's pressed thin and cooked until golden brown.
Nutrition Information (per slice):
- Calories: 490kcal
- Total Carbs: 10g
- Net Carbs: 8g
- Fats: 26g
- Protein: 55g
