Ground Chicken Pizza Crust with Parmesan and Oregano
By Felix Grant
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Choose ground chicken that is not extra lean, since its natural moisture helps bind this pizza crust into a sturdy, sliceable base after baking. Parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder give the baked round a mild savory flavor, while its firm golden edges support sauce, cheese, and toppings.
The one-bowl mixture combines chicken with grated Parmesan, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and egg. Parmesan is more than seasoning here: it helps reduce moisture, while the egg binds the sticky mixture. Spread it on parchment into a 10–12-inch round, keep it about 1/4 inch thick, and raise the edge slightly. A spatula or wet hands helps make the surface even and avoids pulling the mixture as it spreads.
As it bakes, watch for a firm top, golden edges, and no pink in the center; these cues signal a base ready to rest before topping. The main texture problem is excess moisture: do not drain the chicken, but blot liquid that rises after shaping. Do not overmix, because the source warns that a heavily worked mixture can turn tough. A brief rest also helps firm the surface before sauce.
Top the rested crust with sauce, cheese, and toppings, using a light hand with sauce so the base does not soften. Bake until the cheese melts and bubbles, then cool briefly before slicing. For meal prep, bake two crusts at once; the article says a baked crust can be refrigerated or frozen for later pizzas.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Ground chicken that is not extra lean supplies the moisture needed for binding, so the baked base stays firm rather than dry or crumbly.
- A small amount of grated Parmesan contributes savory seasoning while helping manage moisture, allowing a short ingredient list to produce a sturdier crust.
- Dried oregano and garlic powder season the neutral chicken base without adding bulk, leaving room for the sauce, cheese, and toppings you choose.
- The egg brings the chicken and seasonings together in one bowl, eliminating yeast and kneading while creating a mixture that spreads into an even round.
- Keeping sauce minimal protects the baked surface from softening, so a few carefully chosen toppings can remain supported when the pizza is sliced.
- A preheated pizza stone, when available, draws moisture from the underside and promotes a firmer bottom with better browning during baking.
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground chicken (not extra lean)
- •0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •0.25 tsp garlic powder
- •0.5 tsp dried oregano
- •0.5 tsp salt
- •0.25 tsp black pepper
- •1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
- 2
Combine the ground chicken, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and egg in a large bowl. Mix until just combined; the mixture will be sticky.
- 3
Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking sheet and flatten it into a 10–12-inch round about 1/4 inch thick, with slightly raised edges. Blot any excess moisture that rises to the surface.
- 4
Bake for 20–22 minutes, until the top is firm, the edges are golden, and no pink remains in the center. Rest for 3–5 minutes before topping.
- 5
For a crispier base, carefully flip the crust using a second sheet of parchment and bake for another 5 minutes.
- 6
Add sauce, cheese, and toppings, using minimal sauce to prevent softening the crust. Return the pizza to the oven for 8–10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- 7
Cool for 2 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
300
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