Keto Pizza Chicken

Name: Keto Pizza Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw; Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Salt; Black pepper; Oregano, dried; Thyme, dried; Basil, dried; Garlic powder; Onion powder; Marinara sauce; Real bacon bits; Pepperoni; Mozzarella cheese, whole milk

807 ratings

Prepare Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Put all your favorite Keto pizza toppings on top of a portioned chicken breast the next time you’re craving delivery. This particular recipe is inspired by meat-lover’s pizza, which includes bacon bits and slices of spicy pepperoni. If you are looking for substitution suggestions, you can reference the bottom of this intro for some ideas. If you are a premium user on Carb Manager, you can edit this recipe to include the pizza toppings you choose and accurately record your macros in your food log. To do so, tap the three dots in the top right corner of this recipe, and tap “Copy To My Foods”. Next, go to My Foods over the recipe search bar, and select the recipe copy. Tap the three dots once more, and tap “Edit Recipe”. From there, you can add or delete any ingredients you need to. Let other users know in the comment section how you modified your Keto pizza chicken! ### What Is Par Cooking? Par cooking is the process of cooking something halfway through and completing the cooking at another time. In this recipe, you’ll be searing the chicken first to par-cook it, then you’ll finish the cooking in your oven. Cooking in this style ensures your spices and flavorings cook into your protein but the meat stays tender and juicy inside. Since par cooking chicken requires you to stay within a certain temperature range, do not ever allow the chicken to cool to room temperature or colder when you’ve only seared it. It must finish cooking before harmful bacteria can grow. ### Other Pizza Toppings Before you ask - yes, of course, you can create your own pizza chicken toppings! Low-carb vegetables you can use on the Keto diet for pizza toppings include diced mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, and spinach. You can swap mozzarella cheese for other full-fat flavors like cheddar, monterey, or jack cheese. Pizza is always better with fresh herbs! Don’t hesitate to include fresh basil and oregano in lieu of the dried herbs listed in the ingredients. Jessica L.

How to make Keto Pizza Chicken

Prepare 4-ounce chicken breasts by patting them dry with a paper towel and pounding them flat, if necessary. Your chicken breasts should be around ½-inch thick. Rub ¼ teaspoon olive oil into each breast, and season the chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, basil garlic powder, and onion powder. Heat a pan on your stove on very high heat. Once the pan is hot, place the chicken in the pan to sear.
Sear your chicken on each side, but don’t cook the chicken all the way through. You’ll finish cooking the chicken in the oven. Transfer the seared chicken to a well-seasoned sheet tray, and turn on the oven to preheat to 350 degrees. Spread ½ tablespoon marinara sauce across the top of each chicken breast. Follow up with 1 teaspoon bacon bits, 4 slices of thin-sliced pepperoni, and 1 ounce of whole-milk mozzarella in that order on each piece.
Place the pizza chicken in your oven. Bake the chicken for 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees internally and the cheese is completely melted. At your discretion, you can cook the pizza chicken under a broiler at the end of the recipe to give a more golden-brown top, just like a pizza coming out of the oven. Additional toppings you can include with your pizza chicken (also at your discretion) are chopped basil, grated parmesan cheese, or crushed red pepper flakes.

Ingredients of Keto Pizza Chicken

Ingredient	Quantity
1. Chicken Breast Boneless Skinless Raw	undefined
2. Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil	undefined
3. Salt	undefined
4. Black pepper	undefined
5. Oregano, dried	undefined
6. Thyme, dried	undefined
7. Basil, dried	undefined
8. Garlic powder	undefined
9. Onion powder	undefined
10. Marinara sauce	undefined
11. Real bacon bits	undefined
12. Pepperoni	undefined
13. Mozzarella cheese, whole milk	undefined

Keto Pizza Chicken nutrients

caloriesKCal: 276.611 caloriesKJ: 1157.339 totalCarbs: 1.805 diabetesCarbsADA: 1.805 netCarbs: 1.432 diabetesCarbs: 1.439 fiber: 0.358 starch: 0.231 sugar: 0.585 addedSugar: 0 sugarAlcohols: 0.016 protein: 31.427 fat: 16.051 transFat: 0.296 monousatFat: 5.532 polyunsatFat: 1.359 omega3Fat: 0.099 omega6Fat: 0.706 saturatedFat: 6.847 cholesterol: 107.594 vitaminA: 70.257 vitaminC: 1.484 vitaminD: 0.322 vitaminE: 0.659 vitaminK: 7.255 vitaminB1: 0.15 vitaminB2: 0.257 vitaminB3: 9.198 vitaminB5: 0.131 vitaminB6: 0.934 vitaminB12: 0.547 potassium: 457.091 magnesium: 39.011 calcium: 180.883 iron: 0.95 zinc: 1.744 copper: 0.063 phosphorus: 362.612 sodium: 757.338 selenium: 37.884 folate: 13.832 choline: 11.246 alcohol: 0 caffeine: 0 gluten: 0 manganese: 0.145 conjugatedLinoleicAcid: 0.047 phyticAcid: 2.645 xylitol: 0 isomalt: 0 sorbitol: 0 maltitol: 0 lactitol: 0 erythritol: 0 pinitol: 0 inositol: 0.005 mannitol: 0.01

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have coffee or tea on a keto diet?

Yes, black coffee and unsweetened tea are keto-friendly beverages. Be cautious with added sweeteners or high-carb creamers.

Can I have cured meats on a keto diet?

Cured meats like bacon, salami, and pepperoni can be enjoyed on a keto diet. Just be mindful of additives and sugars in some processed meats.

Can I do a keto diet while pregnant or breastfeeding?

It's generally not recommended to follow a strict keto diet during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult a healthcare professional for guidance on nutritional needs.

What is the keto diet?

The keto diet, short for ketogenic diet, is a high-fat, low-carb eating plan that focuses on putting your body into a state of ketosis to burn fat for energy.

How can I handle social pressure while on a keto diet?

Educate others about your dietary choices, politely decline foods that don't align with your goals, and focus on the positive changes you're experiencing.

Author David Brown

Keto Pizza Chicken

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I have coffee or tea on a keto diet?

Can I have cured meats on a keto diet?

Can I do a keto diet while pregnant or breastfeeding?

What is the keto diet?

How can I handle social pressure while on a keto diet?

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