This easy healthy low carb buffalo chicken pizza is high protein, gluten free, animal based, low carb, low sugar, refined sugar free, keto, keto friendly. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper is a freshly baked round pizza. The crust is thin, crisp and topped with red sauce, melted cheese, orange buffalo sauce, thin sliced red onion, green onions, and drizzles of white ranch.

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This Buffalo Chicken Pizza is gluten free, high protein, and low carb. It’s made with simple, nourishing ingredients while also packing in tons of flavor! With a juicy, cheesy, satisfying crust (made from chicken) and the perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and melty cheese, it has all the best flavors. The best part is it’s ready in less than thirty minutes!

I’m a big fan of bold, comforting flavors – and buffalo anything is always a winner. Most of the healthier crust recipes I’ve shared, like my Sweet Potato Crust and Healthy Greek Yogurt Crust, I include topping ideas and Buffalo Chicken is almost always on that list! Now, with this recipe, it has its own spot on the blog. And not only that, but it’s another fun crust alternative because it’s made of chicken for an even bigger protein boost! I’ve tried a lot of different crust alternatives and this one surprised me the most. We’re skipping the dough completely and making a base with ground chicken, eggs, parmesan, and some spices for extra flavor. If you’re like me, you’re probably wondering how that works but trust me, it does! The crust becomes perfectly crispy, cheesy, and actually holds up like a regular pizza crust. No need to have a fork and knife ready in case it falls apart 🙌

By making this base out of high protein sources, balancing out the toppings with more healthy fats, this pizza keeps you full for hours. And unlike most pizzas that are heavier on the carbs without having a balance of healthy fats or protein, this one has a nice balance of all macros which will keep your blood sugar from spiking as much! A simple, better-for-you pizza without the crash. But don’t worry, it tastes just as delicious (and unhealthy) as takeout but it’s cheaper and still requires minimal effort – a major win!

Make this for an easy weeknight or weekend dinner, share it with friends, even pack it up for lunches during the week. If you’re wanting to try a new go-to meal that feels like a healthier version of a classic without tasting that way – this one’s for you!

Why You’ll Love This

High protein twist– A chicken pizza crust is one of the easiest ways to enjoy a higher protein pizza crust alternative – it tastes amazing, holds up well, and can be used as a base for any pizza you like!
Customizable – Add extra heat with jalapenos, swap ranch for blue cheese, add banana peppers, or pile on some chopped celery for crunch. It’s your pizza so do whatever you want with it!
Meal prep friendly – Bake the crust ahead of time and just add your toppings when you’re ready to eat. It stores well in the fridge and reheats like a dream in the oven or air fryer.
Dietary friendly – This is gluten free, high protein, low carb, and keto-friendly.

What You’ll Need

Ground chicken – You could also try ground turkey.
Eggs – This is the main binder that holds the crust together! I haven’t tried with any other replacements.
Parmesan cheese
Spices – For the crust, I kept things simple and used garlic powder, salt, pepper.
Pizza sauce – You can use a regular pizza sauce or a spicy one if you want this to have more heat!
Buffalo sauce – I like Primal Kitchen for healthier sauces and dressings because they’re sugar free, minimal ingredients, and taste amazing.
Red onion
Mozzarella cheese
Green onions – Optional for topping and added flavor.
Ranch dressing – Another favorite of mine from Primal Kitchen!

How To Make

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Tip: Also lightly spray the parchment paper so the crust doesn’t stick as much!)
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, eggs, parmesan cheese, and spices to make the crust.
Form the mixture into a circle on top of the baking sheet. (Tip: The bigger you make your circle, the thinner the crust will be.)
Bake for twenty-five minutes until slightly crisp.
Add the pizza toppings (except for green onions and ranch) and bake again until the cheese has melted.
Once it’s done, add green onion and ranch on top.
Slice and enjoy!

Recommended Tools

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Stainless steel measuring cups a nd spoons
Glass mixing bowls
Pizza cutter

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