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bbq chicken pizza recipe

BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza

This innovative BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza features a protein-packed ground chicken base instead of traditional dough, topped with tangy barbecue sauce, melty cheese, and caramelized onions. Naturally gluten-free and low-carb, it delivers all the pizza satisfaction without the guilt.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pizzas
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided (½ cup for crust, 1 cup for topping)
  • 1 cup shredded gouda cheese
  • 6 tablespoons barbecue sauce divided
  • ¼ sweet onion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing onions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/16 teaspoon black pepper
  • non-stick cooking spray for hands and parchment

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, ½ cup of the shredded mozzarella, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
  3. Spray the parchment paper and your hands with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  4. Divide the chicken mixture into four equal portions. Form each portion into a round pizza shape directly on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the chicken crusts for about 20 minutes. Halfway through cooking, carefully pour off any excess liquid that accumulates.
  6. While the crusts are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sweet onion and sauté until tender and slightly caramelized.
  7. Once the crusts are cooked through, remove from the oven and switch the oven setting to broil.
  8. Spread about 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce over each chicken crust in a thin layer.
  9. Distribute the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and all of the gouda cheese evenly over the pizzas, then top with the sautéed onions.
  10. Drizzle the remaining BBQ sauce (about ½ tablespoon per pizza) over the toppings.
  11. Return the pizzas to the oven under the broiler just until the cheese melts and begins to bubble and brown, about 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Notes

For the best results, use ground chicken that isn't too lean - a bit of fat helps create a more cohesive crust. If the chicken mixture is too sticky to work with, refrigerate it for 15 minutes before forming the crusts.
Feel free to customize your toppings - try adding diced jalapeños for heat, pineapple for sweetness, or swap the BBQ sauce for pesto for a Mediterranean twist.
These pizzas are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through.