Description
Enjoy a delicious and easy-to-make BBQ Chicken Flatbreads recipe perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Tender, seasoned chicken pieces are cooked in a pan then layered with BBQ sauce, melted mozzarella, red onion, and capsicum on crispy oven-baked flatbreads. Fresh coriander adds a bright, herbal finish. This recipe is a flavorful twist on classic flatbread pizzas with a smoky BBQ flair.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 300 g / 10½ oz), cut into small bite-sized pieces (or chicken thighs)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
Flatbread Toppings
- 4 flatbreads
- ¼ cup (60 ml) store-bought BBQ sauce
- 1 cup (150 g) shredded mozzarella
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 1 small capsicum (bell pepper), finely sliced
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro), to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and season the chicken: Place the chicken pieces in a medium bowl. Add olive oil, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt flakes, and cracked black pepper. Use tongs to toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated with the spice mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large, deep, heavy-based frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 200°C (400°F) fan-forced or 220°C (425°F) conventional and allow it to preheat fully while you assemble the flatbreads.
- Assemble the flatbreads: Line one or two baking trays with baking (parchment) paper. Lay the flatbreads flat on the trays. Spread a thin, even layer of BBQ sauce over each flatbread, covering the surface but leaving a small border around the edges.
- Add cheese and toppings: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over each BBQ-sauced flatbread. Distribute the cooked chicken pieces evenly on top. Then add the finely sliced red onion and capsicum slices evenly over the chicken.
- Bake the flatbreads: Place the baking tray(s) in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Bake until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and golden, and the flatbread edges appear golden and crispy. If using two trays, position one at the top and one at the bottom of the oven, swapping their positions halfway through cooking for even baking.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the flatbreads from the oven and immediately sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander if using. Serve hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with boneless, skinless chicken thighs if preferred for a juicier texture.
- If flatbreads are not available, naan bread or pita bread can be used as alternatives.
- Fresh coriander is optional but adds a fresh herbal note to balance the smoky BBQ flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BBQ chicken flatbreads, BBQ flatbread pizza, easy chicken flatbread recipe, baked flatbreads, BBQ chicken recipe
