Chicken Pizza Crust With Spicy Sauce & Fresh Herbs (Keto, Gluten-Free)
Servings: 2 servings
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Calories: 489kcal
This Asian-fusion ground chicken pizza crust is topped with spicy tomato sauce and fresh aromatic herbs, radishes and cucumbers. This low-carb, keto recipe can be served as a main between 2 people or sliced for an appetizer/finger food. You can make it with extra cheese melted on top.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken thighs and breast mix is ideal, see notes (450 g)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan grated
- 1/4 cup Cheddar Mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped coriander/cilantro
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- A pinch of pepper
For the spicy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Tamari soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or 1 tsp. sugar equivalent of stevia or another keto alternative
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or another hot sauce
Toppings
- 3 radishes sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup mint leaves chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves cilantro
- 1/4 red onion sliced thinly
- Sliced chili or flakes optional
- 1/2 lime fresh juice to drizzle over
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220 C / 425 F. Line a pizza base or flat baking tray with parchment paper and brush lightly with oil.
- Combine ground chicken with grated cheese, chopped coriander, ginger and pepper. Mix well; it should turn into a very thick, dough-like consistency.
- Transfer the meat dough in the centre of the baking tray and flatten into a pancake. Place another piece of parchment paper on top and use a rolling pin to spread the mixture into a thin crust. Peel off the top paper.
- Place the tray in the oven, closer to the top grill element. Bake for 5 minutes, then remove the sheet and discard any cooking juices.
- Pop back in the oven for 5 more minutes, then discard any juices again.
- Finally, cook for 5 more minutes until lightly brown on top.
- In the meantime, mix the spicy sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside; prepare the toppings.
- Remove the pizza crust and spread the sauce over the top. Scatter the fresh herbs, radishes, cucumber and onions, and a little chilli if you like.
- Serve right away.
Notes
Using ground chicken breast meat only will result in a slightly drier crust, while chicken thighs (being more tender and fattier) will produce juicer, softer pizza crust. I find using a mixture of both works well. If you can't find pre-ground chicken mince, you can use a food processor to make your own from chicken meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 221mg | Sodium: 1122mg | Potassium: 1438mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 3mg
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