High Protein Chicken Crust Keto Pizza
A crisp, savory pizza featuring a ground chicken crust topped with marinara and melted mozzarella.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Jeny + Lila
Jeny created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine 150g ground chicken
In a medium bowl, combine 150g ground chicken, 20g grated parmesan cheese, 0.5 beaten egg, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, and 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning until uniformly mixed.
Look for: uniformly mixed
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Place the chicken mixture onto the parchment…
Place the chicken mixture onto the parchment paper and press it into a thin 8-inch (20cm) round crust using your hands or a spatula.
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Bake the crust for 15 minutes until…
Bake the crust for 15 minutes until set and lightly golden around the edges.
Look for: set and lightly golden around the edges
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Remove the crust from the oven and…
Remove the crust from the oven and spread 2 tbsp sugar-free marinara sauce evenly across the surface, leaving a small border.
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Sprinkle 40g shredded mozzarella cheese over the…
Sprinkle 40g shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
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Return the pizza to the oven and…
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
Look for: the cheese is fully melted and bubbling
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Remove from the oven
Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil, slice into quarters, and allow to cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Allow: 2 minutes
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