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.