BBQ Chicken Flatbread Melts (Printable)

Smoky BBQ chicken, melty cheese, and crisp flatbread combine for a satisfying quick meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 2 large flatbreads

→ Chicken Mixture

02 - 250 g cooked chicken breast, shredded
03 - 75 ml barbecue sauce

→ Cheese Blend

04 - 120 g shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - 60 g shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetable Garnish

06 - 50 g red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 30 g fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken with barbecue sauce. Mix well until chicken is evenly coated.
02 - Place flatbreads on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Spread the barbecue chicken mixture evenly over each flatbread. Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken. Top with red onion slices.
04 - Transfer baking sheet to a preheated oven at 204°C (400°F) and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted and edges are golden.
05 - Remove flatbreads from oven, garnish with chopped cilantro, slice, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfect way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken
  • Crowd-pleasing cheesy and smoky flavors make this a hit for both kids and adults
  • Everything happens on one pan for super easy cleanup
02 -
  • High in protein and calcium
  • Ideal recipe for meal prepping lunch portions
  • Can be made dairy free by using plant based cheese
03 -
  • Always use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt and flavor pre shredded can have anti clumping agents that affect texture.
  • Layer onions under the cheese if you want them to soften more.
  • Do not overload the flatbread or it might become soggy focus on even but generous layers for the perfect bite every time.
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