BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Print)

Crispy flatbread with BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella. A quick, satisfying meal ready in under 30 minutes.

# Components:

→ 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 by 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 cheese over the BBQ sauce layer.
05 - Top with diced grilled chicken and scatter sliced red onions evenly across the surface.
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 and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes twice as satisfying.
  • The sweet BBQ sauce and melted mozzarella create a flavor combo that feels indulgent without any fuss.
  • You can use rotisserie chicken or leftovers, making it a genius way to clean out the fridge.
  • The crispy edges and gooey center hit that perfect texture balance every single time.
02 -
  • Do not skip the olive oil on the flatbread—it transforms the texture from soft to crispy and golden.
  • Use a light hand with the BBQ sauce or it can make the flatbread soggy instead of crisp.
  • Slice the onions thin so they soften and sweeten in the oven without staying crunchy.
  • Let the flatbreads cool for just a minute before slicing or the cheese will slide off in one molten sheet.
03 -
  • Prebake the flatbread for 3 minutes before adding toppings if you want an extra-crispy base.
  • Mix a little honey into the BBQ sauce for a sweeter, more complex flavor.
  • Use a pizza stone instead of a baking sheet for an even crispier bottom.
  • Grate your own mozzarella instead of buying pre-shredded for better melt and flavor.
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