BBQ chicken flatbread (Printable)

Crispy flatbread layered with barbecue chicken, melted cheese, and fresh garnishes for an easy meal.

# 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 - ½ cup barbecue sauce
05 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
08 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
10 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Brush flatbreads lightly with olive oil and arrange on the baking sheet.
03 - Toss cooked chicken with ½ cup barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
04 - Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over each flatbread.
05 - Distribute the sauced chicken evenly on flatbreads, then sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese over.
06 - Scatter red onion slices and optional jalapeño or cherry tomatoes atop the cheese.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, drizzle extra barbecue sauce if desired, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms yesterday's chicken into something that feels intentional and worth gathering around
  • The contrast between crisp edges, tender chicken, and that tangy sweet sauce hits every craving at once
02 -
  • Dont overload the flatbread with sauce or it will turn soggy before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • Letting the baked flatbreads rest for a couple minutes before slicing keeps the cheese from sliding off entirely
03 -
  • Put the baking sheet in the oven while it preheats, then carefully transfer the assembled flatbreads onto the hot pan for an extra crisp bottom crust
  • Let the barbecue sauce come to room temperature before using it so it spreads smoothly instead of tearing the bread
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