Summery flatbread balances BBQ chicken, cheese, and veggies. Quick to prepare and ideal for sharing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Flatbread Base
01 - 2 large flatbreads, store-bought or homemade
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ BBQ Chicken Preparation
03 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2/3 cup barbecue sauce
→ Toppings
09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
13 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
14 - freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 425°F, or preheat grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, then evenly coat with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Allow to rest 5 minutes, then shred or slice thinly.
04 - Combine shredded chicken with barbecue sauce in a mixing bowl until thoroughly coated.
05 - Arrange flatbreads on a baking sheet or grill. Brush surface with olive oil.
06 - Distribute barbecue chicken evenly on flatbreads. Add mozzarella, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño slices.
07 - Bake or grill flatbreads for 8–10 minutes until cheese melts and edges are crisp.
08 - Remove flatbreads from heat. Drizzle extra barbecue sauce and sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top.
09 - Slice flatbread and serve immediately while warm.
