BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Printable Version)

A crispy flatbread layered with tangy barbecue chicken, melted mozzarella and cheddar, with fresh toppings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Flatbread

01 - 2 large flatbreads or naan
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Topping

03 - 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
04 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush both flatbreads lightly with olive oil and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Toss cooked chicken with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
04 - Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over each flatbread.
05 - Evenly distribute the sauced chicken, mozzarella, and cheddar over the flatbreads.
06 - Scatter red onion slices and optional jalapeño and cherry tomatoes atop the cheese.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, drizzle with extra barbecue sauce if desired, slice, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 30 minutes, which means weeknight dinner doesn't have to mean takeout.
  • The contrast between crispy flatbread edges and gooey melted cheese is genuinely addictive.
  • Works with whatever chicken you have on hand, making it a brilliant way to use up leftovers.
02 -
  • Don't use a wet chicken—if your cooked chicken is soaked in broth or moisture, pat it dry first so the flatbread doesn't get soggy instead of crispy.
  • A thin layer of sauce on the flatbread is enough; too much and it becomes a soggy mess before the cheese even melts.
03 -
  • If your barbecue sauce is thin and runny, it will make the flatbread soggy—use a thicker sauce or drain off excess liquid after coating the chicken.
  • The secret to crispy flatbread is not skipping the olive oil brush and using parchment paper so air can circulate underneath.
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