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Grilled BBQ Chicken Flatbread

Grilled BBQ chicken flatbread layers sliced, smoky-seasoned chicken with barbecue sauce, mozzarella, and red onion on crisped naan. The flatbreads finish over indirect heat until the cheese melts, then get fresh cilantro on top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 670
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even 1/2-inch thickness
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 cup barbecue sauce divided
For the flatbreads
  • 4 naan flatbreads
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 red onion small, thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Gas or charcoal grill
  • 1 baking sheet

Method
 

Grill the chicken
  1. Heat a gas or charcoal grill to about 400°F, setting it up with a direct-heat side and an indirect-heat side.
  2. Rub the chicken with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Grill the chicken over direct heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side, turning once, until the thickest part reaches 165°F.
  4. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly and toss it with 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce.
Grill the flatbreads
  1. Grill the naan over direct heat for 30 to 60 seconds per side, until lightly marked, then transfer it to a clean baking sheet.
  2. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over the naan, then top with the chicken, mozzarella, and red onion.
  3. Grill the topped naan over indirect heat with the lid closed for 4 to 6 minutes, in batches if needed, until the cheese is melted and the bottoms are crisp.
  4. Finish with the cilantro.

Notes

For juicy chicken, check the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer and pull it at 165°F. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the naan can lose its crisp texture. Use gluten-free naan for a gluten-free option.