BBQ Chicken Flatbread with Mozzarella (Printable Version)

Crispy flatbread with tangy BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella cheese.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 cup grilled chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 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 and Seasoning

07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and 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 evenly over the BBQ sauce.
05 - Top with diced grilled chicken and scatter sliced red onions evenly across both flatbreads.
06 - Add the remaining mozzarella cheese over the toppings.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the flatbread edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from oven, drizzle with extra BBQ sauce, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired.
09 - Slice and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes twice as satisfying.
  • The crispy edges and gooey center make every bite feel like a small celebration.
  • You can throw in whatever toppings you have and it still turns out delicious.
  • Cleanup is almost nonexistent, just one baking sheet and a cutting board.
02 -
  • Don't skip the olive oil brush or your flatbread will turn out dry and tough instead of crispy.
  • Use cooked chicken only, raw chicken won't cook through in the short baking time.
  • If your flatbreads are thick, bake a few minutes longer or they'll stay doughy in the center.
  • Let the flatbread cool for a minute before slicing or the cheese will slide right off.
03 -
  • Use parchment paper instead of foil so the bottom crisps evenly without sticking.
  • Pre-bake the flatbread for two minutes before adding toppings if you want an extra crunchy base.
  • Drizzle a little honey over the finished flatbread for a sweet and smoky contrast.
  • Brush the crust edges with garlic butter before baking for restaurant-level flavor.
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