Crispy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza
A quick and easy grilled flatbread pizza topped with smoky BBQ chicken, melted mozzarella, and fresh herbs, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized flatbreads or naan (6 to 8 inches in diameter)
- 2 cups shredded grilled chicken (leftovers or rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- A handful of cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced jalapeños for heat
- Optional: smoked paprika for extra smokiness
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Clean and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, toss the shredded grilled chicken with 1/2 cup BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Set aside.
- Thinly slice the red onion and chop the cilantro or parsley. Slice jalapeños if using.
- Lightly brush each flatbread with olive oil on both sides to help achieve a crispy crust.
- Place the flatbreads directly on the grill grates. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the bread is crisp but not burnt.
- Remove flatbreads from the grill. Spread an even layer of BBQ-coated chicken over each flatbread, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Add sliced onions and any optional toppings.
- Place the assembled pizzas back on the grill. Cover if possible and cook for 3-5 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles and edges get crisp.
- Remove pizzas carefully using tongs or a spatula. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley for freshness. Let cool for a minute before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken to reduce grilling time. Brush flatbreads with olive oil to prevent sogginess and sticking. Avoid overloading toppings to keep crust crispy. If grill has a lid, cover pizzas while cooking to melt cheese evenly. For indoor cooking, use a grill pan, cast iron skillet, or bake in a very hot oven on a pizza stone.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread pizza
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 57
- Sodium: 600800
- Fat: 1215
- Saturated Fat: 57
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 2530
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