Description
A quick and flavorful BBQ Chicken Flatbread combining smoky gouda and mozzarella cheeses with tender shredded chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and fresh cilantro on a crispy prebaked flatbread base. Perfect for an easy lunch or casual dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
BBQ Chicken Mixture
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce, divided (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup diced or shredded cooked chicken
Flatbread Toppings
- 1 (7-ounce) prebaked flatbread (approximately 12×7 inches)
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 ounces smoked gouda cheese, shredded
- 3 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for crisping the flatbread and melting the cheese evenly.
- Combine Chicken and BBQ Sauce: While the oven heats up, mix ½ cup of the BBQ sauce with the diced or shredded cooked chicken until well coated, enhancing the chicken with smoky and tangy flavors.
- Initial Flatbread Crisping: Place the prebaked flatbread directly on the oven grates and bake for 3 minutes to begin crisping the crust. Then carefully remove it and transfer to a sheet pan for easier topping.
- Assemble the Flatbread: Brush the flatbread surface with the remaining ¼ cup BBQ sauce. Sprinkle half of the sliced red onions and both cheeses evenly over the flatbread. Top with the BBQ chicken mixture, then distribute the remaining onions and cheese on top to ensure a flavorful melt.
- Bake Until Cheese Melts: Return the flatbread on the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is thoroughly melted and bubbly, and the flatbread edges are golden and crisp.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, cut into 8 pieces for easy serving, sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro, and optionally drizzle with extra BBQ sauce for added zing. Serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Using a prebaked flatbread helps achieve a crispy crust without additional preparation.
- Smoked gouda adds a rich, smoky flavor that pairs wonderfully with BBQ sauce.
- Feel free to adjust cheese amounts or types to your preference.
- Extra BBQ sauce can be warmed slightly before drizzling to enhance its flavor.
- Leftover flatbread can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
