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BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe

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  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings (1 flatbread per serving, each cut into 3-4 slices) 1x

Description

This BBQ Chicken Flatbread recipe is a quick and flavorful meal featuring naan flatbreads topped with tangy BBQ sauce, a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, shredded rotisserie chicken, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Baked to crispy perfection, this dish makes for an easy and satisfying lunch, dinner, or snack.

Ingredients

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Flatbread Base

  • 2 8-inch flatbreads (naan recommended)

Toppings

  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken preferred)
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the flatbreads.
  2. Prepare Flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread ¼ cup of BBQ sauce evenly over each flatbread, making sure to cover the surface well for maximum flavor.
  3. Add Cheese: Sprinkle ½ cup each of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the BBQ sauce on both flatbreads to create a cheesy, melty layer.
  4. Add Chicken and Onion: Evenly distribute the shredded chicken over the cheese, then top with thinly sliced red onion for a bit of crunch and sharpness.
  5. Drizzle Additional BBQ Sauce: Drizzle a little extra BBQ sauce on top of the assembled flatbreads to boost the tangy barbecue flavor.
  6. Bake: Place the baking sheet on the middle oven rack and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling and the edges of the flatbread are crispy.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove the flatbreads from the oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, cut into 3-4 slices per flatbread, and serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use naan bread for a soft and chewy flatbread base that crisps nicely when baked.
  • Rotisserie chicken is recommended for convenience and juicy tender meat, but any cooked shredded chicken can be used.
  • Feel free to customize by adding jalapeños or swapping cheddar for pepper jack cheese for a spicy twist.
  • Make sure to slice the red onion very thin to avoid overpowering the other flavors.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to retain crispiness rather than the microwave.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: BBQ chicken flatbread, easy flatbread recipe, baked flatbread, barbecue chicken pizza, naan pizza, quick dinner

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