No dough. No problem.
This pizza uses a crust made from ground chicken, egg, and breadcrumbs. Bake it firm, top it like a regular pie, bake again. The result is a crispy, protein-dense base that holds sauce and cheese just fine.
Kids who ignore regular chicken dishes will ask for this again.
📱 Source: @mattwalterfit on Instagram
What You Need
- 500g ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Pepperoni slices
Total time: under 30 minutes.
How to Make It
- Mix chicken, egg, and breadcrumbs until combined
- Press into a thin crust on a lined baking sheet
- Bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes until firm
- Spread tomato sauce, add cheese and pepperoni
- Bake again 8-10 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbling
- Slice and serve immediately
The finished crust, sliced and ready to serve.
Why This Works
Protein. A regular pizza crust has maybe 5-8g of protein per slice. A chicken crust delivers 25g+ per slice. Same pizza experience, significantly more nutrition.
Texture. The crust crisps up in the oven. Cheese melts into it. The result doesn't taste like dough, it's its own thing. Kids who expect "pizza" will adapt quickly.
Simplicity. Two baking steps. No special equipment. If you can make a burger patty, you can make this.
Original post by @mattwalterfit on Instagram.
The Bottom Line
If your family wants pizza but you want more protein and fewer refined carbs, this is a straightforward swap. It's not a perfect replica, the crust has a different bite, but it delivers the pizza experience kids actually care about: sauce, cheese, slice, repeat.
Try it on a Saturday. See if they ask for it again.
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