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BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe: The Ultimate Crispy Weeknight Dinner

This BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe features a toasted oval crust, smoky dark BBQ sauce, and bubbly melted mozzarella. Topped with seared chicken and raw red onions, it’s a 30-minute gourmet meal that perfectly balances sweet, smoky, and sharp flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 flatbreads
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 units Oval Flatbreads Approximately 10-inch (25cm) length
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Dark BBQ Sauce Glossy, Kansas City style preferred
  • 2 cups (225g) Mozzarella Cheese Low-moisture, shredded
  • 1 lb (450g) Chicken Breast Cut into 1/2-inch (1.25cm) cubes
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Vegetable Oil For searing chicken
  • 1/2 unit Red Onion Thinly sliced into raw rings
  • 1/4 cup (10g) Fresh Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Large rimmed sheet for even toasting.
  • 1 Skillet Cast iron or non-stick for searing chicken.
  • 1 Chef's Knife For thin onion slices and cilantro.

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and sear until a deep golden-brown crust forms on all sides (about 5 minutes).
Prepare the Base
  1. Place oval flatbreads in a 425°F (220°C) oven for 2-3 minutes until the edges are firm and slightly toasted.
Assembly and Bake
  1. Spread BBQ sauce over flatbreads, top with a heavy layer of mozzarella, and add the seared chicken cubes.
  2. Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and the flatbread edges are golden-brown with slight charring.
Finish and Serve
  1. Top with raw purple red onion rings and freshly chopped green cilantro leaves before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalProtein: 38gFat: 18gFiber: 2g

Notes

Use low-moisture mozzarella for the best melt and bubble without sogginess.
Pre-toasting the flatbread is essential for a handheld, crispy experience.
Keyword BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe,chicken BBQ pizza,easy flatbread pizza

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