BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza (Printable)

BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and fresh veggies atop crisp flatbread for a speedy meal.

# What You Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 2 large store-bought or homemade flatbreads
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 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 thinly sliced red onion
11 - 1/2 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F or the grill to medium-high heat. Oil grill grates if using.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before shredding or slicing thinly.
04 - Combine the shredded chicken with 2/3 cup BBQ sauce, tossing until evenly coated.
05 - Arrange flatbreads on a baking sheet or directly on the grill. Lightly brush surfaces with olive oil.
06 - Spread BBQ chicken evenly across flatbreads. Layer with mozzarella cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño slices if desired.
07 - Bake or grill flatbreads for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves on top.
09 - Cut flatbreads into portions and serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • You can make it in 30 minutes without breaking a sweat, yet it tastes like you fussed for hours.
  • Each bite hits every note—smoky, cheesy, fresh—and it's easily tweaked to fit whatever craving strikes.
02 -
  • Leaving the chicken too thick stops it from blending well with the toppings—thin slices or shreds are key.
  • Grilling the flatbread before topping gives a subtle char that transforms the whole pizza.
03 -
  • If you line your baking sheet with parchment, cleanup is a breeze.
  • The secret to a truly crisp flatbread is keeping the sauce in a thin layer—don't drown the crust.
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