Ingredients
4 flatbread rounds or pita bread
2 boneless chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup barbecue sauce (no alcohol)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone on the rack
Season chicken cubes with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper
Cook chicken in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until golden and nearly cooked through
Spread barbecue sauce evenly over flatbread rounds
Top with cooked chicken, mozzarella, red onion, and remaining sauce
Bake 8-10 inches from heat source for 10-12 minutes until cheese bubbles and flatbreads are crisp
Sprinkle with cilantro and slice before serving
Notes
For a halal option, use a certified halal flatbread
Preheat baking sheet ahead for maximum crispiness
Customize with bell peppers, pineapple, or pickled jalapeños
Wait 2-3 minutes before slicing to let cheese set
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Quick Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian/Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg