Description
This recipe delivers a flavorful and satisfying BBQ Chicken Flatbread, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or appetizer. It features a crispy homemade flatbread topped with smoky BBQ chicken, melted cheese, and a refreshing yogurt-lime drizzle.
Ingredients
- 250 g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides the base for the flatbread dough.
- 5 g (1 tsp) Instant Yeast: Helps the dough rise.
- 5 g (1 tsp) Granulated Sugar: Feeds the yeast for a lighter dough.
- 3 g (½ tsp) Fine Sea Salt: Controls yeast and strengthens gluten.
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) Warm Water (≈38 °C/100 °F): Activates the yeast.
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Adds tenderness and richness.
- 300 g (10.5 oz) Cooked Chicken Breast, Shredded: The main protein.
- 120 ml (½ cup) Halal-Certified BBQ Sauce: Provides smoky flavor.
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) Honey: Balances the BBQ sauce.
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Smoked Paprika: Adds smoky depth.
- 100 g (1 cup) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese: Creates a gooey base.
- 50 g (½ cup) Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Adds a sharp flavor.
- 1 Small Red Onion, Thinly Sliced: Provides a mild bite.
- 1 Small Red Bell Pepper, Thinly Sliced: Adds sweetness and crunch.
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped: Adds a fresh garnish.
- Zest of 1 Lime: Adds a zesty aroma.
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds, Toasted: Adds nutty flavor and crunch.
- 60 ml (¼ cup) Plain Greek Yogurt: Forms the base of the drizzle.
- 5 ml (1 tsp) Lime Juice: Adds tang to the drizzle.
- Pinch of Ground Cumin: Adds depth to the drizzle.
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Form the Dough: Add water and oil to dry ingredients, stir until shaggy.
- Knead for Elasticity: Knead dough for 6-8 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Let dough rise for 45 minutes until doubled.
- Preheat for Crispness: Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F) with baking stone.
- Shape the Flatbreads: Divide dough, roll into ovals, brush with oil.
- Par-Bake the Base: Bake dough for 5-6 minutes until set.
- Prepare the BBQ Chicken: Combine chicken, BBQ sauce, honey, and paprika.
- Assemble the Flatbread: Top with cheese, chicken, onion, and pepper.
- Final Bake: Bake for 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Make the Yogurt-Lime Drizzle: Whisk yogurt, lime juice, and cumin.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with sauce, sprinkle with seeds and cilantro, zest with lime.
Notes
Par-baking the flatbread base is crucial for preventing sogginess. Feel free to customize with different cheeses or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg