Description
This BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Featuring a crispy flatbread base topped with shredded BBQ chicken, a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese, red onion slices, and fresh cilantro, it’s baked to cheesy, golden perfection. The zesty BBQ sauce ties all the flavors together, making each bite irresistible.
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 the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the flatbread pizza evenly and achieving a nicely crisped crust.
- Prepare the flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on a baking sheet and lightly brush each one with olive oil. This helps to create a golden, crisp texture on the edges during baking.
- Toss the chicken with BBQ sauce: In a small bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce, making sure all the meat is well coated for maximum flavor.
- Apply the base sauce: Spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce over each oiled flatbread, which will act as the pizza sauce and add that signature tangy sweetness.
- Add the cheese and chicken: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly on top, followed by the BBQ chicken mixture to evenly distribute toppings for every bite.
- Top with onions: Arrange the thin slices of red onion over the cheese and chicken to add a crisp, sharp flavor contrast.
- Bake the pizza: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and the edges of the flatbread turn a golden brown color.
- Garnish and drizzle: Once baked, remove the pizzas from the oven, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro, and drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired for an extra burst of flavor.
- Serve warm: Slice each flatbread pizza and serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- You can use naan or any store-bought flatbread as the pizza base.
- Cooked rotisserie chicken works great for this recipe to save time.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- For a crispier crust, you can pre-bake the flatbread for 3-4 minutes before adding toppings.
- Leftover pizza can be refrigerated and reheated in an oven or toaster oven for best results.
