Description
A bold mashup of two Italian favorites—this pizza turns chicken Parmesan into a crispy, cheesy pizza base! Juicy ground chicken is seasoned, breaded, and fried to perfection, then topped with rich tomato sauce, bubbly mozzarella, and fresh basil. A show-stopping twist on pizza night that’ll have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Crust:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
For Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
For Frying:
- Oil, for deep frying
For Topping:
- 1 cup tomato or marinara sauce (try this homemade version)
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Season & Form the Chicken Base:
• In a food processor, blend the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until smooth.
• Press the mixture into a 10-inch (25 cm) cake pan lined with plastic wrap.
• Flatten evenly, wrap the top, and freeze 2–4 hours until solid.
2️⃣ Bread the Chicken Crust:
• Place flour, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs in three separate shallow dishes.
• Remove chicken disc from freezer, unwrap, and dredge in flour.
• Dip into the eggs, then coat thoroughly with bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
• Freeze for 15 more minutes to firm up.
3️⃣ Fry to Perfection:
• Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 400°F (200°C).
• Carefully lower the breaded chicken disc into the hot oil. Fry both sides until deep golden brown.
• Transfer to a wire rack and blot with paper towels.
4️⃣ Add Toppings & Broil:
• Preheat your oven to broil.
• Spread tomato sauce evenly over the fried chicken base.
• Top with mozzarella slices and sprinkle with grated parmesan.
• Broil for 5–8 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
5️⃣ Finish & Serve:
• Top with chopped fresh basil.
• Slice and serve immediately while hot and melty!
Notes
Serving Ideas
- Pair with a crisp Caesar salad or garlic green beans.
- Serve as a unique entrée for dinner parties or family nights.
- Cut into wedges and serve with toothpicks for an epic appetizer.
Tips
- Freeze the chicken base flat for even cooking.
- Use low-moisture mozzarella to avoid excess sogginess.
- For extra crunch, double-coat with breadcrumbs before frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/4 of full Chicken Parm Pizza)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
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