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BBQ Chicken Flatbreads Recipe

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This BBQ Chicken Flatbreads recipe features tender, spiced chicken cooked to perfection and layered on crispy flatbreads with tangy BBQ sauce, melted mozzarella, and fresh veggies. Ideal for a quick and flavorful meal, these flatbreads are oven-baked to golden, bubbly perfection and garnished with fresh coriander for a burst of freshness.

Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

  • 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small bite-sized pieces (about 300 g or 10½ oz; 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 freshly cracked black pepper

Flatbreads & Toppings

  • 4 flatbreads (such as Turkish bread halved horizontally, or pizza bases, Lebanese bread, pita, naan, focaccia)
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce
  • 150 g (1 cup) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 small red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 small capsicum (bell pepper), finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped coriander (cilantro), to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt flakes, and cracked black pepper. Toss well using tongs until every piece of chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat a large, deep, heavy-based frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated 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.
  3. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F) fan-forced or 220°C (425°F) conventional. Prepare a baking tray lined with baking or parchment paper for the flatbreads.
  4. Prepare the flatbreads: Place the flatbreads on the lined baking tray(s). Spread a thin, even layer of BBQ sauce over each flatbread to provide a flavorful base.
  5. Add toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly across each flatbread. Distribute the cooked chicken pieces, followed by the finely sliced red onion and capsicum slices on top of the cheese.
  6. Bake the flatbreads: Place the baking tray(s) in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the mozzarella has melted fully, is bubbly, and the edges of the flatbreads turn 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 baking for even cooking.
  7. Serve: Once baked, remove the flatbreads from the oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander if using. Serve hot immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You need about 300 g (10½ oz) of chicken breast, so one large breast or two smaller breasts will work.
  • Any type of flatbread can be used, such as Turkish bread, pizza base, Lebanese bread, pita, naan, or focaccia. For homemade, try a simple 2-ingredient flatbread recipe.
  • If coriander is not preferred, swap for other fresh herbs like oregano, thyme, basil, or rosemary, fresh or dried.
  • The cooked chicken can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat before assembling.
  • Assembled flatbreads can be refrigerated covered for up to 24 hours before baking. Increase baking time by 4-5 minutes if baking cold.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 200°C (400°F) oven for 12-15 minutes or microwave; oven reheating keeps flatbreads crisper.

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