Description
Sizzling BBQ chicken flatbread delivers smoky, tangy flavors that dance across your palate, melding grilled chicken with zesty barbecue sauce. Crisp edges, melted cheese, and fresh herbs create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 454 grams)
Cheese and Produce:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (226 grams)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen) (150 grams)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety) (120 milliliters)
- 2 flatbreads (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing the flatbread) (15 milliliters)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F, creating an ideal environment for transforming flatbreads into crispy, golden delights.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning chicken with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Cook chicken thoroughly until internal temperature reaches 165F, approximately 6-7 minutes per side, then shred into tender morsels.
- Arrange flatbreads on a baking sheet, delicately brushing each surface with olive oil to ensure a perfectly crisp texture.
- Apply a generous layer of BBQ sauce across the flatbread foundation, creating a tangy flavor base.
- Distribute shredded chicken evenly, followed by strategically placed red onion slices and corn kernels for balanced coverage.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously, ensuring complete and appetizing cheese distribution.
- Slide the prepared flatbreads into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden and crisp.
- Extract from oven and garnish with fresh cilantro, adding a vibrant final touch to this flavor-packed dish.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting a delectable fusion of smoky, sweet, and savory elements.
Notes
- Customize chicken seasoning by experimenting with different spice blends like Cajun, herbs de Provence, or smoked paprika for varied flavor profiles.
- Ensure chicken is thoroughly cooked by using a meat thermometer to guarantee safe internal temperature without overcooking.
- For gluten-free option, swap traditional flatbread with cauliflower crust or gluten-free naan to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and reduce overall meal preparation time, making this recipe perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg