Keto BBQ Chicken Pizza: A Flavorful Low-Carb Delight

If you're following a low-carb or ketogenic lifestyle and missing pizza, this Keto BBQ Chicken Pizza is the perfect solution. This recipe delivers a smoky, cheesy, and slightly spicy flavor profile while keeping your carb count in check. It’s a family favorite that’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners. This recipe will make one large pizza that can be sliced into 9 slices but you can double the recipe if you are feeding a crowd.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This BBQ Chicken Pizza is a high-protein, low-carb dream! It’s a delicious way to enjoy pizza without the guilt. The combination of tender chicken, sugar-free barbecue sauce, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and jalapeno on a crisp low-carb crust is simply irresistible. Plus, it’s customizable, so you can adjust the toppings to suit your preferences. It is such a tasty meal that is much healthier for you than taking pizza.

Ingredients You'll Need

Here's a breakdown of the key ingredients:

• Chicken: Precooked and diced chicken makes this recipe quick and easy. You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or cook some chicken specifically for this pizza. If you don’t have ground chicken, you can blend cooked or raw chicken breast in a food processor until it reaches a fine, ground texture.
• Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce: Essential for that sweet and smoky BBQ flavor without the added sugar. Several brands offer no-sugar-added BBQ sauces; G Hughes is great because it contains no added sugar and mostly decent ingredients.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Provides the classic cheesy pizza experience.
• Red Onion: Adds a sharp, savory bite.
• Jalapeno: For a touch of heat (optional, of course).
• Low-Carb Pizza Crust: The foundation of this keto-friendly pizza.

For a Dairy-Free Pizza Crust:

• 6 large Eggs
• 6 tbsp. Psyllium Husk Powder
• 1 ½ tsp. Italian Seasoning
• Salt and Pepper to Taste

Toppings (Dairy-Free):

• 4 oz. Rotisserie Chicken shredded
• 1 tbsp. Mayonnaise
• 4 tbsp. BBQ Sauce
• 4 tbsp. Red Onion

Making the Keto Pizza Crust

There are a couple of options for the crust: a cheese-based crust or a chicken-based crust.

Option 1: Keto Cheese Crust

This version uses the popular "Fat Head Dough" as a base.

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Ingredients:

• 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup almond flour or Trim Healthy Mama Baking Blend
• 1 tablespoon of oat fiber (optional, don’t use this if you use the Baking Blend)
• Salt, onion powder, and garlic powder to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Melt the Cheeses: Place cream cheese and mozzarella cheese in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl and heat on high for 60 seconds. Remove cheese mixture from microwave and stir. Return to microwave and cook another 30 seconds. Stir until well combined.
3. Combine Ingredients: Add the almond flour, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and egg and stir until almond flour is well incorporated into cheese. If mixture becomes too sticky, microwave another 10-15 seconds to warm up.
4. Roll Out the Dough: Place the ball of dough on between two pieces of parchment paper and using a rolling pin, roll dough out thin.
5. Bake the Crust: Place parchment paper on a large cookie sheet and remove the top layer of parchment paper. Poke holes over the entire surface of the dough with tines of fork. Bake for 10 minutes.
6. Flip and Continue Baking: Remove keto crust from oven and turn over so bottom of crust becomes the top, removing the paper from the crust. Bake for another few minutes until golden brown.

Option 2: Zero Carb Crispy Thin Pizza Crust (Chicken-Based)

This crust is a high-protein alternative made from chicken.

Ingredients:

• Ground chicken
• Eggs
• Parmesan
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Salt
• Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, eggs, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
3. Shape the Crust: Transfer the chicken mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press it into a thin, even circle or rectangle.
4. Pre-Bake the Crust: Pop it in the oven for 25 minutes, or until golden and firm.
5. Let it rest for 5 minutes to set.

Option 3: Dairy Free Pizza Crust

1. Pre-heat oven to 425F.
2. Use an immersion blender to combine all ingredients for the crust until thick.
3. Spread dough out on a silpat using a silicone spatula into the shape you want.
4. Once done in the oven, flip the pizza over.

Assembling Your Keto BBQ Chicken Pizza

1. Prepare the Crust: If you're using a pre-made crust, you can skip this step. Otherwise, prepare your chosen low-carb pizza crust according to the recipe. Prebake the crust for about 5-8 minutes just to set it so it won’t be soggy.
2. Sauce the Crust: Spread a layer of sugar-free barbecue sauce over the pre-baked crust.
3. Add the Chicken: Toss the precooked and diced chicken in the remaining barbecue sauce. Spread the BBQ chicken evenly over the sauced crust.
4. Add Toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken, followed by sliced red onions and jalapenos (if using).
5. Bake the Pizza: Crank the oven up to 425°F (220°C). Bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melty and bubbly and the crust is golden brown. I suggest you watch the pizza closely as it does its final bake because the low-carb crust can go from golden brown to “on no, it’s burned” pretty quickly due to the nature of the almond flour.

Cooking From the Freezer

When you are ready to use these pizza crusts from your freezer I recommend taking them out about 20 minutes before you are going to bake them so they can thaw.

Remove all of the wrappings from the crusts and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes, remove the crust from the oven and top with your desired toppings. When you have the toppings in place return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes. This step will vary, so watch it carefully and take it out when you think it is to your liking.

Let the pizza sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the crust firm up and make it easy to handle.

Tips for the Perfect Keto Pizza

• Pre-cook Toppings: To add more flavor, pre-cook your toppings before adding them to the pizza.
• Drain Excess Moisture: If your chicken mixture feels too wet, pat the ground chicken dry before mixing or press out excess moisture after baking the crust.
• Shape the Crust Evenly: Spread the chicken mixture into a thin, even layer to ensure it cooks through properly.
• Pre-Bake the Crust Before Adding Toppings: This allows the chicken crust to firm up before loading it with BBQ sauce and toppings.
• Let the Crust Rest Before Adding Toppings: After the first bake, let it sit for 5 minutes before adding your sauce and toppings.
• Use a Pizza Stone or Baking Sheet: A pizza stone helps absorb moisture for a crispy crust, but a regular baking sheet works great too.
• Customize Your Toppings: Love spice? Add jalapeños. Want extra cheesiness? Sprinkle some cheddar on top. Craving crunch? Add crispy bacon.
• Go Easy on the BBQ Sauce: Too much sauce can make the crust soggy.
• Fresh Herbs: Cilantro, parsley, or even basil are some great herbs to add for freshness.

Serving and Storing

Let the pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for added flavor and visual appeal.

Read also: Low-Carb Pizza Crust

Refrigerator: Store leftover pizza in an airtight container or wrap individual slices in foil for up to 3 days.

Freezer: For longer storage, wrap slices in parchment paper and place them in a freezer-safe bag.

Reheating Instructions

For best results, reheat in a 400°F oven or air fryer until warmed through and the edges of the crust turn golden brown again.

Nutritional Information (Approximate)

The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided.

• Calories: 200
• Total Fat: 10.5g
• Net Carbohydrates: 2.9g
• Protein: 13g

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