BBQ Chicken Flatbread (Printable)

Crispy flatbread with BBQ sauce, chicken, cheese, and fresh toppings, ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You 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
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 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 baking sheet.
03 - In a bowl, toss the cooked chicken with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
04 - Spread a thin layer of barbecue sauce over each flatbread.
05 - Distribute the sauced chicken evenly over the flatbreads, followed by mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
06 - Scatter the red onion slices and optional jalapeño and cherry tomatoes over the cheese layer.
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 hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under thirty minutes, which means actual weeknight dinners instead of takeout panic at 6 PM.
  • You get crispy, charred edges with gooey melted cheese and that tangy-smoky flavor that makes people ask for the recipe.
  • It's endlessly flexible—swap proteins, change your cheese blend, or load it with whatever fresh toppings are calling to you.
02 -
  • Don't go heavy-handed with the sauce on the flatbread itself—too much and the base gets soggy before it hits the oven instead of crisping up.
  • Fresh cilantro makes a shocking difference; dried cilantro is a completely different (and disappointing) plant, so don't even try.
03 -
  • Use a rotisserie chicken if you want to shave prep time down to almost nothing—your secret's safe with me.
  • Brush the flatbread crust with a tiny bit of extra oil before serving for that authentic crispy-charred finish that makes people think you're a better cook than you are.
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