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BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe

4.5 from 82 reviews

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.

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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