Broccoli Chicken Crust Pizza (Print-Friendly Version)

Broccoli and chicken form a savory crust for a lighter, flavorful, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Crust Components

01 - 4 small crowns broccoli
02 - 900 grams lean ground chicken
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 150 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 60 grams grated parmesan cheese
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
09 - 1 teaspoon onion powder

→ Topping

10 - 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 28 grams pepperoni slices

→ Garnish

12 - chili pepper flakes, as desired
13 - fresh basil leaves, as desired
14 - marinara sauce, for dipping

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 220°C. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Steam broccoli crowns whole for approximately 8 minutes or until fork tender. Transfer to a cutting board, remove the stems, and finely chop the florets. Place chopped florets into a cheese cloth or clean thin dish towel and wring out as much liquid as possible.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, eggs, 150 grams shredded mozzarella, broccoli florets, grated parmesan, minced garlic, salt, Italian herb blend, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are integrated.
04 - Divide the mixture equally onto two prepared baking sheets. Shape each portion into a round pizza base about 2.5 cm thick, pressing gently to compact. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown.
05 - Remove the crusts from the oven and blot any excess moisture with a paper towel if needed. Evenly sprinkle each crust with the remaining mozzarella and arrange pepperoni slices on top.
06 - Return pizzas to the oven and broil for 2–4 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
07 - Garnish the pizzas with chilli flakes and fresh basil as desired. Slice and serve alongside marinara sauce for dipping.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Excess moisture in broccoli may prevent proper crust formation; wring thoroughly for best texture.
02 - Pizza is equally delicious with alternative toppings as per personal preference.
03 - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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