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bbq chicken flatbread served over the wooden plank and garnished with cilantro leaves
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BBQ Chicken Flatbread

BBQ Chicken Flatbread is a quick, 20-minute meal with smoky and cilantro flavors. Perfect for game nights, appetizers, or a leisurely dinner!
Course Dinner, Main Course, Snack / Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 687kcal
Author Sujatha Muralidhar

Ingredients

  • 2 flatbreads (or naan bread)
  • 1 cup chicken breast cooked and shredded
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's or your favorite brand)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss the cooked chicken with ¼ cup of BBQ sauce until fully coated. And set aside.
  • Brush each flatbread lightly with olive oil.
  • Spread a thin, even layer of BBQ sauce (about 2 tablespoons per flatbread) over the surface.
  • Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese across the flatbreads.
  • Distribute the BBQ chicken and red onion evenly on top. And sprinkle crushed red pepper.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the toppings.
  • Place the flatbreads in the preheated oven and bake for 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to brown, and the edges of the flatbread turns crisp.
  • Remove the flatbreads from the oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro. Slice into pieces and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use naan or pita as a substitute for flatbread, and for extra crispiness, preheat the baking tray before placing the flatbread in the oven.
  • Adjust the heat level by adjusting the quantity of crushed red pepper or adding sliced jalapeños, or using a spicy BBQ sauce.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat directly from frozen at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve with a fresh green salad, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, grilled corn, or a warm bowl of tomato soup.

Nutrition

Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 1552mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 536mg | Iron: 3mg