BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Printable)

Crispy flatbread with BBQ sauce, tender chicken, sweet onions, and gooey mozzarella—quick dinner or party appetizer.

# 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 & Seasoning

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush both flatbreads lightly with olive oil and place 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.
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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal when youre too tired to think but still want real food.
  • The contrast between tangy sauce, melty cheese, and crispy base hits every craving at once.
  • You can use whatever cooked chicken you have on hand without any guilt or extra work.
  • It doubles as a crowd-pleasing appetizer that looks way fancier than the effort required.
02 -
  • Dont overload the flatbread with toppings or the base will steam instead of crisp, leaving you with a soggy middle.
  • If your BBQ sauce is very sweet, balance it with a crack of black pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Let the flatbreads cool for a minute or two after baking so the cheese sets slightly and doesnt slide off when you cut.
03 -
  • Pre-bake the flatbread for 2 to 3 minutes before adding toppings if you prefer an extra-crispy base.
  • Use a pizza stone instead of a baking sheet for even crispier results and better heat distribution.
  • Brush the edges of the flatbread with garlic butter before baking for a subtle flavor boost that makes it taste restaurant-quality.
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