BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Print View)

Crispy flatbread with BBQ chicken, caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella. A quick, satisfying main dish or party appetizer.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 cup grilled chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional

→ Dairy

04 - 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Sauces

05 - ½ cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling

→ Flatbreads

06 - 2 large thin flatbreads, approximately 10 x 6 inches each

→ Oils & Seasoning

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush both flatbreads lightly with olive oil and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread BBQ sauce evenly over each flatbread, leaving a ½ inch border around the edges.
04 - Sprinkle half the mozzarella evenly over the BBQ sauce layer.
05 - Top with diced grilled chicken and distribute sliced onions evenly across both flatbreads.
06 - Add the remaining mozzarella cheese over the chicken and onion toppings.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the flatbread is crisp.
08 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired.
09 - Slice and serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes like you planned it all along.
  • The crispy base and gooey cheese make every bite feel indulgent without the guilt of heavy pizza dough.
  • You can use up leftover chicken or rotisserie shortcuts without anyone knowing.
  • It works as a quick weeknight dinner or something impressive enough to slice up for guests.
02 -
  • Don't skip the olive oil brushing—it's the difference between crispy and cardboard.
  • If your chicken is cold from the fridge, let it sit out for a few minutes so it warms evenly in the oven.
  • Too much BBQ sauce will make the flatbread soggy, so spread it thin and save extra for drizzling after baking.
03 -
  • Pre-bake the flatbreads alone for 3 minutes before adding toppings if you want an extra-crispy base.
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice cleanly through the cheese without dragging toppings everywhere.
  • Double the recipe and freeze assembled (unbaked) flatbreads wrapped tightly in foil—bake straight from frozen, adding 5 extra minutes.
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