BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken, mozzarella, fresh veggies, and cilantro on a crisp flatbread—quick and flavorful.

# What You'll Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 2 large store-bought or homemade flatbreads
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

→ Toppings

09 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
11 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - 1 small jalapeño, thinly sliced
14 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
15 - Additional BBQ sauce for drizzling

# Directions:

01 - Set oven to 425°F or preheat grill to medium-high. Oil grill grates if using a grill.
02 - Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Grill or pan-cook chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, ensuring thorough cooking. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then shred or thinly slice.
04 - Toss shredded chicken in 2/3 cup BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
05 - Arrange flatbreads on a baking sheet or directly on grill. Lightly brush with olive oil.
06 - Distribute BBQ chicken over flatbreads. Add mozzarella cheese, red onion, red bell pepper, and jalapeño slices, if desired.
07 - Cook flatbreads for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and edges are crisp.
08 - Remove from heat. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce and sprinkle chopped cilantro. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It’s the kind of pizza that feels indulgent but is shockingly simple to throw together, especially with store-bought flatbread.
  • The smoky BBQ chicken and fresh veggie toppings always get enthusiastic compliments—whether served outside on the patio or just with a cold drink.
02 -
  • Trying to use cold chicken in a hurry made the toppings slide off—always let it rest and cool just enough for the sauce to stick.
  • Grilling flatbreads directly makes all the difference in flavor and texture—it’s worth the extra two minutes.
03 -
  • Letting the grilled chicken rest ensures it stays juicy and the BBQ sauce clings perfectly.
  • Adding cilantro after baking preserves its vibrant flavor and keeps the pizza tasting fresh and bright.
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