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BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza (low carb, keto)

By Kim Hardesty

BBQ chicken pizza is a California favorite. A chicken crust makes this gluten-free pizza easy to make and so delicious! This is the perfect low carb & keto pizza.

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When I first moved to California, one of my favorite restaurants was the California Pizza Kitchen. Imagine pizzas in exciting flavors like tandoori chicken, BLT pizza, Thai chicken, or carne asada. The selections have changed over the years, but the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza is still a menu favorite.

A few weeks ago, I shared my recipe for chicken pizza crust. I mentioned that since the chicken crust tastes like chicken, the secret was choosing ingredients to compliment its flavor. I knew immediately that a keto BBQ chicken crust pizza would be amazing and I was not disappointed!

What is Chicken Crust Pizza?

Chicken crust pizza is a a type of "meatza" made with raw ground chicken, cooked chopped or shredded chicken, or drained canned chicken, mixed with eggs and cheese and baked in the oven to form a crust.

The chicken pizza crust is topped like a traditional pizza and baked again until the toppings are hot and bubbly. Some recipes result in a crisper crust than others. The thickness of the chicken crust and cooking time will also effect the crispness of the end result.

BBQ chicken pizza on a round pizza pan.

BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza

Traditionally, a BBQ chicken pizza is topped with BBQ sauce, gouda cheese, grilled chicken, red onion, and cilantro. Since the crust of this pizza is chicken, only the remaining ingredients are needed as topping.

You can use your favorite BBQ sauce for this recipe, but since this is a low carb blog, I used sugar-free BBQ sauce. I actually made my own keto BBQ sauce, but I also like Guys Award Winning BBQ Sauce and G. Hughes Sugar Free BBQ Sauce. There’s no shame in taking shortcuts.

To make this BBQ chicken crust pizza I prepared the chicken pizza crust by patting the ingredients into two 10-inch pizza pans and baked. Then, I topped the chicken crust pizzas with sugar-free BBQ sauce and the rest of the toppings. The pizzas baked again until the cheese melted. Next, I sat back and watched my family gobble it up!

This version may lack the smoky flavor and crisp of a traditional wood fired pizza crust, but it’s easy to make and is really good. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

This delicious BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza is 3 carbs per serving.

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BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza

BBQ chicken pizza is a California favorite. A chicken crust makes this gluten-free pizza easy to make and so delicious! This is the perfect low carb & keto pizza. 
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 355kcal

Ingredients

Chicken Crust

  • 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken (4 cups)
  • 1 cup Part-Skim Grated Mozzarella Cheese (4 oz)
  • 2 large eggs

Toppings

  • ¼ cup Sugar-free BBQ sauce (or your fave)
  • 1 ½ cups smoked Gouda cheese, grated (6 oz)
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion (1 oz)
  • 2 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
  • chopped cilantro (or whole leaves) (as much as you like)

Instructions

Preparation:

  • Shred the chicken by hand or cut into chunks and place into a food processor to chop. Salt and pepper to taste - until it tastes good! Grate the smoked Gouda cheese and slice the onion.
  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan (18x13 inch or two 10-inch) with parchment paper.

Method:

  • Thoroughly mix the chicken crust ingredients together with a spoon, spatula, or your hand. Pat the chicken firmly onto the parchment, spreading it as thin as you can without leaving holes. Bake for 20 minutes or until the edges brown and top begins to brown. (Cook longer for a crispier crust.)
  • Spread the BBQ sauce over the crust and top with Gouda cheese, onions and bacon. Bake for 5 minutes more or until the cheese melts. Top with cilantro, cut and serve. 
  • Serves 4, at 3 carbs per person.

Notes

Serving size is ¼ of the pizza. Makes one large sheet pan or two 10-inch round pizzas.
Nutrition Facts
BBQ Chicken Crust Pizza
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Protein 39g78%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 21g
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About Kim Hardesty

Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen. She develops and tests low carb and keto recipes in her California home. She began her low carb journey in 2009 and at the urging of friends, started blogging in 2014. Kim shares delicious low carb and keto recipes no one would believe are sugar-free. Her recipes are featured in newsstand publications and on sites all over the internet.

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  1. ayanna elizabeth

    May 21, 2024 at 9:02 pm

    Hubby loved it, it was great for the low carb diet

    Reply
  2. Jennifer

    October 03, 2020 at 10:51 am

    My Costco sells pulled rotisserie chicken, which will make this recipe even easier. I can't wait to try it. Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Sue

    January 23, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    This would be delicious as a Buffalo Chicken Pizza. Mix the chicken and mozzarella with Frank's Hot Sauce to taste, top with bleu cheese dressing and shredded mozzarella.

    Reply
    • Kim Hardesty

      January 24, 2020 at 7:35 am

      Great idea! -Kim

      Reply
      • Sue

        January 25, 2020 at 2:24 pm

        Just an update-I made the Buffalo chicken crust pizza and it IS delicious!!

        Reply
        • Kim Hardesty

          January 25, 2020 at 3:33 pm

          Well, you know what I'm making next, Sue! Lol. -Kim

          Reply
  4. Monika

    August 10, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    This is a far reaching question, but do you think nutritional yeast would work in place of the cheese? If not, do you have a recipe for a keto crust without cheese (and preferably without almond flour or coconut flour)?

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    • Kim

      August 11, 2019 at 9:47 am

      Hi Monika. The cheese helps hold this chicken together. As far as a crust without almond or coconut flour, could you use sunflower seed flour and bind it with a flax or chia egg? What about vegan cheese? That melts and could take the place of regular cheese. I like Daiya brand. -Kim

      Reply
  5. Tiffanie reeder

    May 20, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    This was soon good. I made it tonight for dinner I made my toppings veggies and it was delicious thank you for the recipe. Even my non keto husband loved it

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  6. Becca

    March 23, 2019 at 8:42 pm

    Made this tonight and it was amazing! We ended up just baking skinless chicken breast and then shredding by hand as I found the recipe after our deli area closed but my heart was set on it. Sadly no food processor but even a rough shred and the cheese held the "crust" together just fine. This is one of only a handful of times I didnt miss normal food since going super low carb 3 months ago. Thank you!!

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  7. Pragya

    June 28, 2018 at 6:34 am

    Oh my god! This is something new to me. I am no longer on keto but will surely try this. Thanks!

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  8. Kieran

    May 24, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    HI, Do you miss the giuda in with the chicken for the base? Or are both cheeses for the topping? Thanks

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    • Kim

      May 24, 2018 at 7:17 pm

      I'm sorry about the confusion, Kieran. Mix the mozzarella cheese with the chicken and then use the gouda cheese to top the pizza. -Kim

      Reply
  9. Alecia

    May 01, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    Hi there! Do you think you could skip some prep and use the canned chicken that practically shreds itself? I find that my greatest difficulty with keto is taking the time to prep (I’ve found a set of quick fix meals that are currently my go to, but Im always hunting for new recipes).

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 01, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      There are recipes that use the canned chicken, Alecia. Another idea is cook up a bunch of chicken over the weekend for salads and meal prep and shred two chicken breasts or weigh what you need for the recipe. -Kim

      Reply
  10. Samantha Smith

    May 01, 2018 at 2:18 am

    That looks mouthwatering and yum. Will try it today or tomorrow. As a pizza lover would make that today.

    Thank you for sharing the recipe with us.

    Btw, a nice and detailed blog on recipes. You got yourself a new regular to your blog.:)

    Cheers,
    Samantha

    Reply
    • Kim

      May 01, 2018 at 9:08 am

      Thanks so much, Samantha! It's my extreme pleasure to share. Have a nice day. -Kim

      Reply

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