BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Printable)

Crispy flatbread topped with barbecue chicken, melted cheeses, and fresh garnishes ready in 25 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ 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, plus extra for drizzling
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 make it:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush both flatbreads lightly with olive oil and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Toss the cooked chicken with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce in a bowl until evenly coated.
04 - Spread a thin, even layer of barbecue sauce over each flatbread.
05 - Distribute the sauced chicken evenly over each flatbread, followed by layers of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
06 - Scatter red onion slices, jalapeño, and cherry tomatoes, if using, atop the cheese.
07 - Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and edges are golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if desired, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 25 minutes flat, which means weeknight dinner without the stress.
  • The combination of tangy barbecue sauce, melted cheese, and fresh cilantro hits that sweet-savory-bright balance that keeps you reaching for seconds.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's in your fridge or what heat level your crowd prefers.
02 -
  • Parchment paper is not optional if you want to avoid scraping cheese off your baking sheet later and questioning your life choices.
  • The cilantro goes on after baking so it stays bright and fresh instead of wilting into nothing, and this single timing choice transforms the whole dish.
03 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper, and don't crowd the toppings so densely that the flatbread can't crisp up on the bottom.
  • If you have time and the forethought, prep all your toppings before turning on the oven so assembly is literally three minutes of work.
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