Chicken Crust Caesar Salad Pizza
A high-protein, low-carb pizza with a seasoned chicken-based crust topped with homemade Caesar dressing and crisp romaine lettuce.
Ingredients
- 20 oz canned chicken, drained well
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo (can be replaced with plain Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1.5 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
- four cloves garlic
- 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
- The zest of half a lemon (optional)
- 2.5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1.5 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 C shredded Parmesan
- salt to taste
- 1 heart of Romaine, chopped
- Shaved Parmesan to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- The zest of 1/4 of a lemon (optional)
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Method
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and spray the parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2
Combine all the chicken crust ingredients into a bowl and mix while breaking it up really well with a fork so there are no large lumps.
- 3
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and press down using your hands to form the desired crust shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 4
Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- 5
While the crust is baking, prepare the Caesar dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a bowl and mixing well.
- 6
Once the crust is done baking, let it cool for a few minutes to prevent the lettuce from wilting.
- 7
Spread some of the dressing on top of the crust.
- 8
Mix the chopped romaine with as much Caesar dressing as desired and place it on top of the crust.
- 9
Top with grated or shaved Parmesan, cracked black pepper, lemon zest, and balsamic glaze if desired.