Description
This BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza is a quick and delicious meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy BBQ sauce, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, and topped with red onions and fresh cilantro, it delivers a perfect balance of smoky and savory flavors on a crispy flatbread base.
Ingredients
Scale
Flatbread Base
- 2 flatbreads (naan or store-bought flatbread)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
BBQ Chicken Topping
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Cheese and Garnishes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the flatbread pizzas.
- Prepare Flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet and brush them lightly with olive oil to ensure a crispy crust during baking.
- Toss Chicken with BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Spread BBQ Sauce Base: Spread additional BBQ sauce evenly over each flatbread to create a flavorful base layer.
- Add Cheeses and Chicken: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the sauced flatbreads, then distribute the BBQ chicken mixture on top.
- Add Red Onion: Top the pizzas with thin slices of red onion for a sharp, fresh bite.
- Bake: Bake the flatbreads in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted, bubbly, and the edges are golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired. Slice and serve hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute naan with any store-bought flatbread or pita bread if preferred.
- For a spicier version, add some sliced jalapeños before baking.
- Leftover BBQ chicken can be used to save prep time.
- To make it vegetarian, replace the chicken with BBQ tofu or mushrooms.
- Use a low-sodium BBQ sauce to control salt intake.
