If you have adopted a low carb lifestyle or are on the Keto diet, I am sure you have a pizza craving. There is nothing better than a great slice of pizza on Friday night after a long work week! Am I right? Being a diabetic, I have tried many low carb pizza options. I am not a fan of Fathead dough, I definitely did not like the crust made from cream cheese, and cauliflower pizza crust is edible but not preferred. If you are looking for the best low carb pizza recipe made from simple ingredients, keep reading!
Low Carb Pizza Recipe Without Using Fathead Dough
I am not a fan of Fathead Dough. There, I said it. I am a diabetic and therefore I was looking for a great alternative to bread or in the case of pizza, dough. All of my Google and Pinterest searches led to me to try Fathead Dough. With high hopes, I did. And I did not like it. I may be one of the few who is not a fan of the taste of this low carb bread substitute. Honestly, I am not a fan of anything that I have tried made with coconut flour or almond flour.
If you, like me, do not care for the taste of fathead pizza dough OR if you are looking for another alternative for a low carb option for pizza, this recipe is for you!
No Carb Pizza Recipe?
I cannot guarantee this recipe has zero carbs because if you use veggies and a low carb pizza or tomato sauce, there will be some carbohydrates in this recipe. The good news is the amount of carbs in this recipe is very few.
What Are The Ingredients In This Low Carb Pizza Recipe?
The main ingredient in this low carb pizza dough is ground chicken. In addition to one pound of ground chicken, the recipe includes one egg, one cup of grated parmesan cheese or powered parmesan cheese, one cup of mozzarella cheese, minced garlic and onion, Italian seasoning, and any toppings you wish to include on your pizza.
Low carbohydrate toppings for pizza could include cheese, pepperoni, peppers, bacon, sausage, ground beef, fresh basil, etc.
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How To Make A Low Carb Pizza?
The steps to make this keto pizza recipe are extremely simple.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
Combine one pound of ground chicken, one egg, one tablespoon of minced garlic, one Tablespoon of Italian Seasoning, 1 Tablespoon of minced dry onion, one cup of parmesan cheese (grated or powdered), and one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese in a large bowl. I use my hands to really mix the ingredients together. It is more like kneading the ingredients.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. You can also use a pizza pan, however I prefer the baking sheet with sides as there will be a little bit of grease from the meat cooking.
Spread the mixture with either your hands or a rolling pin. I prefer to use my hands as the mixture tends to get stuck on the rolling pin. It is super easy to mold the chicken dough mixture and to make the thickness of the pizza dough as thick or as thin as you wish.
Here is a pro tip: I like a thin crust pizza. For the best results, press your chicken until it is thin. It will cook faster and you will get a crispy crust.
Place the flattened chicken dough into the oven and bake until golden brown. This took about 25 minutes.
Remove the golden crust from the oven once browned. Drain off any grease that may be on the sheet. There should be very little because ground chicken is low in fat.
Top with your favorite toppings. I used a low carb marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, bacon pieces, pepperoni, green peppers, and onions.
Place back into the oven for about 10 minutes or until all cheese is melted.
Cut with a knife or a pizza wheel. Serve with a side salad or vegetable.
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The Best Low Carb Pizza Recipe (No Fathead Dough)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced dry onion
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 egg
- 1 cup grated or powdered parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Pizza toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- Combine one pound of ground chicken, one egg, one tablespoon of minced garlic, one Tablespoon of Italian Seasoning, 1 Tablespoon of Minced garlic, one cup of parmesan cheese (grated or powdered), and one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese in a large bowl
- Use your hands or a mixing spoon to really mix the ingredients together. It is more like kneading the ingredients.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the chicken mixture with either your hands or a rolling pin onto the baking sheet lined in parchment paper. For the best results, press your chicken until it is thin. It will cook faster and you will get a crispy crust.
- Place the flattened chicken dough into the oven and bake until golden brown. This took about 25 minutes.
- Remove the golden crust from the oven once browned. Drain off any grease that may be on the sheet.
- Top with your favorite toppings. I used a low carb marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, bacon pieces, pepperoni, green peppers, and onions.
- Place back into the oven for about 10 minutes or until all cheese is melted.
- Serve with a side salad or vegetable.
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In Summary
There is nothing better than delicious pizza with regular pizza crust. Am I right? I do not think I can live without it. Whether you are on the ketogenic diet for weight loss, a diabetic cutting carbs, or attempting to adopt a low carb lifestyle, this easy low carb pizza recipe is by far my favorite after trying literally hundreds of different types. When compared to fathead dough, dough made with almond or coconut flour or cream cheese, this keto pizza crust is tasty, filling, and the entire family will love it! Think chicken parmesan meets pizza night.
I’d love to hear what you think about this recipe. Drop me a comment and weigh in.
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Hi! I’m Chris. I’m a mother, wife, college professor by trade and micro-influencer by hobby. I am a bargain hunter, jack of all trades, and master of chaos.
Thank you for reading my random thoughts on travel, my stories of life as an under appreciated mother of a teenager, and my easy recipes that have won no awards but instead my family’s love and adoration (which is WAY better, right?).
