Pizza di Pollo

Pizza di Pollo is a delicious low-carb Italian pizza featuring a savory chicken crust topped with fresh ingredients. This unique dish offers a satisfying pizza experience without the excess carbs, perfect for those looking for healthier options.

Ingredients

• Cooked chicken breast - 200 grams, shredded
• Egg - 1 large
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Almond flour - 30 grams
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato sauce - 60 grams
• Bell pepper - 1/2, sliced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Fresh basil - a handful, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, egg, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the chicken mixture into a round pizza shape, about 1 cm thick.
4. Bake the chicken crust in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and firm to the touch.
5. Remove the crust from the oven and spread the tomato sauce evenly over the top.
6. Top with sliced bell pepper and red onion, then sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese if desired.
7. Return the pizza to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven, let cool for a minute, and garnish with fresh basil before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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