Smoky BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and fresh vegetables on crisp flatbread—perfect for quick flavorful meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Flatbread Base
01 - 2 large flatbreads, store-bought or homemade
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ BBQ Chicken
03 - 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
08 - 2/3 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for drizzling
→ Toppings
09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
13 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Set oven temperature to 425°F. For grilling, heat grill to medium-high and oil grates.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil then sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill or pan-cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until thoroughly cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes then shred or slice thinly.
04 - Transfer shredded chicken to a mixing bowl and toss with 2/3 cup BBQ sauce until fully coated.
05 - Place flatbreads on a baking sheet or directly onto grill grates. Brush lightly with olive oil.
06 - Evenly distribute BBQ chicken over flatbreads. Top with mozzarella cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño slices as desired.
07 - Bake or grill for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro. Slice and serve immediately.
