BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Printable)

Crispy flatbread with BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella—perfect for quick dinners or entertaining.

# 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 fresh cilantro, chopped (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

# 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 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.
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 flatbreads are warm and crispy.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like takeout but takes less time than waiting for delivery.
  • The tangy BBQ sauce and melted cheese create that perfect sweet and savory balance that everyone craves.
  • You can throw it together with whatever leftover chicken is sitting in your fridge.
  • The edges get wonderfully crispy while the center stays soft and cheesy.
02 -
  • Do not skip the olive oil brush, or the flatbread will turn dry and cardboard-like instead of crispy.
  • If you pile the toppings too high, the cheese won't melt evenly and the flatbread can get soggy in the center.
  • Let the flatbread cool for a minute before slicing, or the cheese will slide right off in a molten mess.
03 -
  • If your flatbreads are thick, pre-bake them for three minutes before adding toppings so they crisp up properly.
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the flatbread cleanly without dragging all the toppings off.
  • For a smokier flavor, toss the chicken in a little extra BBQ sauce before adding it to the flatbread.
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