Smoky chicken, melty cheese, fresh veggies on crisp flatbread—quick, flavorful meal for any season.
# 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 freshly 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 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
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F or heat grill to medium-high and oil the grates.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil. Sprinkle smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over both sides.
03 - Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before shredding or slicing thinly.
04 - Toss shredded chicken with 2/3 cup BBQ sauce until thoroughly coated.
05 - Arrange flatbreads on a baking sheet or directly on grill. Lightly brush with olive oil.
06 - Distribute BBQ chicken over the flatbreads. Layer mozzarella cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño slices as desired.
07 - Bake or grill for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and top with chopped cilantro.
09 - Slice and serve immediately while hot.
