BBQ Chicken Flatbread with Mozzarella (Print Version)

Crispy flatbread with BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, and melted mozzarella cheese. Quick, easy, and serves 4.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 cup grilled chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (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. 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 half-inch border on all sides.
04 - Sprinkle half the mozzarella cheese over the BBQ sauce layer.
05 - Top with diced grilled chicken and scatter sliced onions evenly across the surface.
06 - Add the remaining mozzarella cheese over the chicken and onion toppings.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the flatbread edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired.
09 - Slice and serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less than half an hour from start to finish, making it faster than ordering delivery.
  • The tangy BBQ sauce with melted mozzarella creates a sweet and savory balance that keeps everyone reaching for another slice.
  • You can use rotisserie chicken straight from the store and still look like you spent all afternoon cooking.
  • It works as a quick weeknight dinner or sliced into small pieces for a party appetizer that actually impresses.
02 -
  • Don't skip brushing the flatbread with olive oil; the first time I forgot, the bottom stayed pale and soft instead of getting that satisfying crunch.
  • If your onions are particularly sharp, soak the slices in cold water for five minutes before using them to take the edge off without losing their texture.
  • Let the flatbreads cool for just a minute before slicing or the cheese will slide right off in one molten sheet.
03 -
  • Use a pizza stone if you have one; it absorbs moisture and gives you an even crispier bottom than a baking sheet ever could.
  • Toss the chicken in a tablespoon of BBQ sauce before adding it to the flatbread for extra flavor in every bite.
  • If you like a little char, switch the oven to broil for the last minute of cooking and watch it closely so the cheese gets those golden brown spots without burning.
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