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.
Written by Linea. Tried and tested in our kitchen.*
