BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and veggies on flatbread—quick, bold, and perfect for casual weeknight dinners.
# 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 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 chopped fresh cilantro leaves
13 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 425°F. If using a grill, preheat to medium-high and oil grates.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then shred or slice thinly.
04 - Toss shredded chicken with 2/3 cup BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
05 - Place flatbreads on a baking sheet or directly on the grill. Brush lightly with olive oil.
06 - Distribute BBQ chicken evenly over the flatbreads. Layer mozzarella cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño slices (if desired) on top.
07 - Bake or grill for 8–10 minutes, until cheese melts and edges crisp.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle additional BBQ sauce and scatter chopped cilantro. Slice and serve promptly.
