Description
This BBQ Chicken Flatbread is a quick and delicious meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Featuring naan flatbreads topped with tangy BBQ sauce, a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, shredded rotisserie chicken, and red onions, baked until crispy and garnished with fresh cilantro. It combines savory, cheesy, and smoky flavors in a convenient handheld dish ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Flatbread Base
- 2 8-inch flatbreads (naan works best)
Sauce and Cheese
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- ¾ cup shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425˚F (218˚C) and allow it to fully preheat to ensure the flatbreads cook evenly and get crispy edges.
- Prepare the Flatbread Base: Place the two flatbreads on a baking sheet. Spread 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce evenly over each flatbread as the flavorful base layer.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the BBQ sauce on each flatbread to create a cheesy layer.
- Top with Chicken and Onions: Evenly distribute the shredded rotisserie chicken over the cheese on each flatbread. Follow by adding thin slices of red onion for a subtle crunch and flavor contrast.
- Drizzle More BBQ Sauce: Lightly drizzle some extra BBQ sauce on top of each flatbread to enhance the smoky, tangy flavor profile.
- Bake the Flatbreads: Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and the crust edges have turned crispy and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro for a bright finish, cut each flatbread into 3-4 slices, and serve immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use a pizza stone or preheat the baking sheet before placing the flatbreads on it.
- Rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver, but leftover grilled or roasted chicken works equally well.
- Add jalapeños or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- If fresh cilantro isn't available, substitute with fresh parsley or omit it altogether.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the naan with gluten-free flatbreads or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
