BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe

Introduction

This BBQ Chicken Flatbread is a delicious and easy meal perfect for any night of the week. Combining tender, seasoned chicken with tangy barbecue sauce and melted cheese on a crispy flatbread, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

• 2 small chicken breasts or 1 large
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 flatbread crusts
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for topping
• 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
• ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
2. Step 2: In a small dish, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and cracked pepper.
3. Step 3: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the spice blend.
4. Step 4: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove the chicken from the skillet and dice into small pieces.
6. Step 6: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Step 7: Spread barbecue sauce evenly over each flatbread crust, then top with shredded Colby jack cheese.
8. Step 8: Distribute the diced chicken and sliced red onion evenly over the cheese layer.
9. Step 9: Bake the flatbreads in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, hot, and bubbly.
10. Step 10: Remove from oven, drizzle with extra barbecue sauce, and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top before slicing into wedges and serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra smoky flavor, try using smoked paprika in the spice blend.
• Swap Colby jack cheese for mozzarella or cheddar to suit your preference.
• Add sliced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
• Use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time.

Storage

Store any leftover flatbread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes or until heated through and the cheese is melty again.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of bread instead of flatbread?

Yes, naan, pita, or even tortilla wraps can be used as alternatives, though baking times may vary slightly depending on thickness.

How can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Use gluten-free flatbread crusts or wraps available at many grocery stores to keep the recipe gluten-free without sacrificing flavor.

BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe

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This BBQ Chicken Flatbread recipe features tender, seasoned chicken breast cooked to perfection, layered over flatbread with barbecue sauce, melted Colby jack cheese, red onions, and fresh cilantro. Quick to prepare and baked to bubbly, cheesy goodness, this flatbread is perfect for a flavorful lunch or casual dinner.

• Author: Natalie
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 2 flatbread servings 1x
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

• 2 small chicken breasts or 1 large
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Flatbread Toppings

• 2 flatbread crusts
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, plus more for topping
• 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
2. Season Chicken: Stir together garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and cracked pepper in a small dish. Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the seasoning blend.
3. Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink inside.
4. Dice Chicken: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and dice into small, bite-sized pieces.
5. Preheat Oven: While the chicken cooks, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the flatbreads.
6. Assemble Flatbreads: Spread each flatbread crust evenly with barbecue sauce, then sprinkle the shredded Colby jack cheese on top.
7. Add Toppings: Arrange the diced chicken pieces and thinly sliced red onions on top of the cheese layer on each flatbread.
8. Bake: Place the prepared flatbreads on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, hot, and bubbly.
9. Finish: Remove from the oven, drizzle with additional barbecue sauce, and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.
10. Serve: Slice the flatbreads into wedges and serve warm for a delicious meal.

Notes

• Pounding the chicken to an even thickness helps it cook evenly and prevents dryness.
• If you prefer spicier flatbread, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
• Flatbread crusts can be store-bought or homemade based on your preference.
• Leftover flatbread can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
• For a smoky flavor, try using smoked barbecue sauce.

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