Description
This BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza is a quick and delicious meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual lunch. Featuring a crispy flatbread base topped with shredded BBQ chicken, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, fresh red onions, and a garnish of cilantro, this recipe offers a perfect combination of smoky, tangy, and savory flavors. Ready in just 22 minutes, it’s simple to prepare and sure to satisfy your pizza cravings with a delightful BBQ twist.
Ingredients
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Flatbread Base
- 2 flatbreads (naan or store-bought flatbread)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 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 ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the flatbread pizza crisp and bubbly.
- Prepare Flatbread: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet and lightly brush each with olive oil to promote crispiness and add flavor during baking.
- Toss Chicken with BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the tangy sauce.
- Assemble Base Sauce: Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over the top of each flatbread to serve as the flavorful base for the pizza.
- Add Cheese and Chicken: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the sauced flatbreads, then top with the BBQ-coated shredded chicken.
- Add Onion Slices: Distribute thin slices of red onion on top of the chicken and cheese for a fresh, sharp bite.
- Bake: Place the assembled flatbreads into the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the flatbread turn golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, and drizzle with extra BBQ sauce if desired for an added punch of flavor.
- Slice and Enjoy: Slice the flatbread pizzas and serve hot, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Notes
- You can substitute store-bought flatbread with naan or pita bread as preferred.
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For extra spiciness, add sliced jalapeños before baking.
- If you want a crispier crust, pre-bake the flatbreads for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings.
- Leftover pizza can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
