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    Grilled Chicken Pizza Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Chicken on pizza is a summertime classic – but what if you took it one step further and actually substituted the chicken for the pizza crust?

    It sounds a little strange, but give it a chance: chicken breast pounded thin and grilled over high heat gives you an effect pretty similar to a thin-crust pizza, and you can top it with sauce, pepperoni, and all the vegetables your heart desires. Add some almond cheese if you like, or just leave it off and play around with the other toppings.

    Grilled Chicken Pizza

    For the pizza sauce in this recipe, you probably won’t be able to find a Paleo-friendly version at the store (although you might, if you’re lucky, and it doesn’t hurt to check!).

    Luckily, it’s very easy to make; here’s one recipe to start you off if you don’t already have a favorite.

    The big benefit of a chicken crust: it’s easy. Unlike a bacon crust, you don’t have to worry about weaving strips of anything together, and there’s no complicated Paleo baking involved.

    And chicken is also much better for you than a big serving of almond or coconut flour, so it’s really a win-win.

    Pounding out the chicken breasts might seem a little intimidating if you’ve never done it before, but it’s really not hard, and using wax paper to contain the meat means it’s barely even messy.

    Have fun with it! Take out any pent-up aggression on the chicken, and by the time you sit down to eat, it’ll be all out of your system, and you’ll be ready to enjoy your delicious Paleo pizzas.

    Grilled Chicken Pizza Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min COOK: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 ½ cup pizza sauce (look for a natural brand or make your own)
    • 1 bell pepper, diced
    • 1 red onion, diced
    • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 cup pepperoni, sliced
    • Almond cheese, crumbled (optional)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Grilled Chicken Pizza Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your grill to medium-high.
    2. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
    3. Place a slice of the chicken breast between two sheets of wax paper.
    4. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to make it thinner, starting from the middle and working your way to the sides.
    5. Repeat the process with all the chicken breast slices.
    6. Place the chicken slices on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side.
    7. Flip the chicken over and add the sauce, vegetables, pepperoni, and almond cheese, if using.
    8. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.

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    Grilled Chicken Pizza Recipe

    Grilled Chicken Pizza Recipe

    Try this simple but delicious twist on Paleo pizza for a summertime dinner hot off the grill.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 317 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 ½ cup pizza sauce look for a natural brand or make your own
    • 1 bell pepper diced
    • 1 red onion diced
    • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
    • 1 cup pepperoni sliced
    • Almond cheese crumbled (optional)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your grill to medium-high.
    • Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.
      4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • Place a slice of the chicken breast between two sheets of wax paper.
    • Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to make it thinner, starting from the middle and working your way to the sides.
    • Repeat the process with all the chicken breast slices.
    • Place the chicken slices on the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on one side.
    • Flip the chicken over and add the sauce, vegetables, pepperoni, and almond cheese, if using.
      1 ½ cup pizza sauce, 1 bell pepper, 1 red onion, 1 cup mushrooms, 1 cup pepperoni, Almond cheese, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 32gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1019mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1364IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword chicken, grilled, pizza
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: grill, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes, Paleo Lunch Recipes

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