Chicken Crust Pizza Topped with Caesar Salad
A protein-packed, low-carb pizza with a chicken crust topped with a fresh Caesar salad.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Crust
- 2 cups ground chicken Base of the pizza crust
- 1 cup cheese (shredded) mozzarella or cheddar works well
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Seasoning for flavor
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Optional garlic flavor in crust
For the Caesar Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce Chopped, for the salad base
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing Store-bought or homemade
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated, for topping
- 1 cup croutons Optional, can omit for low-carb version
- 1 cup grilled chicken (sliced) Optional, for added protein
For the Caesar Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise Base for dressing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard For flavor
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh is best
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Adds umami
- 2 cloves garlic (minced) For flavor
- 2 fillets anchovies (minced) Optional but recommended
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Crust
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until combined.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping it into a pizza crust.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
Make the Caesar Dressing
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic.
- Add minced anchovies and Parmesan, mixing until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjust consistency with water or lemon juice if too thick.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Pizza
- After baking the chicken crust, allow it to cool slightly.
- Spread Caesar dressing onto the crust.
- Top with chopped romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, and croutons if desired.
- Finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately to enjoy freshness.
Notes
This dish is customizable; feel free to add other toppings or veggies as desired. Omitting croutons keeps it lower in carbs.