Smoky BBQ chicken, mozzarella, and crisp veggies on warm flatbread. Ready in thirty minutes for easy meals.
# What You 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 red onion, thinly sliced
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
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. For grill, preheat to medium-high and oil the grates.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill or pan-cook chicken over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then shred or slice thinly.
04 - Combine shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a mixing bowl, tossing to ensure thorough coating.
05 - Place flatbreads on a baking sheet or directly on the grill. Lightly brush with olive oil.
06 - Spread BBQ chicken evenly over flatbreads. Top with mozzarella cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño slices.
07 - Bake or grill for 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling and edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle extra BBQ sauce and scatter chopped cilantro over the top.
09 - Cut into portions and serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
