BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Printable version)

Crispy flatbread with BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, sweet onions, and mozzarella cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 cup grilled chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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 and Seasonings

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 half-inch border around the edges.
04 - Sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese over the BBQ sauce layer.
05 - Top with diced grilled chicken and scatter 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 edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired.
09 - Slice each flatbread and serve immediately while cheese is warm and crispy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than waiting for delivery and tastes like you spent hours planning.
  • The combination of tangy BBQ sauce and gooey mozzarella hits that sweet and savory spot every time.
  • You can use up leftover chicken or grab a rotisserie bird and feel like a genius.
  • It's impressive enough for guests but easy enough for a Tuesday night when you're too tired to think.
02 -
  • Don't skip brushing the flatbread with olive oil, it's the difference between a soggy base and a crispy one.
  • If your BBQ sauce is very sweet, watch the oven closely in the last few minutes to prevent burning.
  • Let the flatbreads rest for a minute after baking so the cheese sets slightly and doesn't slide off when you cut.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one, it'll make the bottom even crispier and more evenly cooked.
  • Shred your own mozzarella instead of buying pre-shredded, it melts better and tastes fresher.
  • If you're making these for a party, prep all the toppings ahead of time and assemble right before baking so they come out hot and perfect.
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