Smoky BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and crisp vegetables on flatbread for a summery, flavorful main.
# What You Need:
→ Flatbread Base
01 - 2 large flatbreads, store-bought or homemade
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ BBQ Chicken
03 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2/3 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling
→ Toppings
09 - 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
10 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
13 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
14 - Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F or set a grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and evenly coat with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then shred or slice thinly.
04 - Toss chicken with 2/3 cup BBQ sauce until thoroughly coated.
05 - Arrange flatbreads on a baking sheet or grill. Brush lightly with olive oil.
06 - Distribute BBQ chicken evenly over flatbreads. Add mozzarella cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño slices if desired.
07 - Bake or grill flatbreads for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro.
09 - Slice flatbreads and serve immediately.
