Crisp flatbread, BBQ chicken, and melted cheese with bright veggies make a quick, crowd-pleasing dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Flatbread Base
01 - 2 large store-bought or homemade flatbreads
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ BBQ Chicken
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 BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling
→ Toppings
09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
11 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
13 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F or set grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill or pan-sear chicken over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest 5 minutes, then shred or slice thinly.
04 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with 2/3 cup BBQ sauce and toss until coated.
05 - Arrange flatbreads on a baking sheet or grill. Brush lightly with olive oil.
06 - Spread BBQ chicken evenly over flatbreads. Top with mozzarella, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño if using.
07 - Bake or grill for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling and edges are crisp.
08 - Remove flatbreads from heat. Drizzle with extra BBQ sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
09 - Cut flatbreads into portions and serve immediately.
