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BBQ Chicken Pineapple Flatbread Recipe: A Sweet and Savory Twist


  • Author: rodrigo Stone
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 2 flatbreads (serves 4) 1x

Description

This BBQ Chicken Pineapple Flatbread is the perfect quick and flavorful meal for busy nights or weekend gatherings. With smoky barbecue sauce, tender shredded chicken, sweet pineapple, and melted cheese on a crisp flatbread crust, it’s a delicious twist that combines sweet and savory in every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 2 store-bought flatbreads or naan

  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • ½ cup pineapple chunks, drained

  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Optional Toppings

  • Jalapeño slices

  • Crumbled feta or goat cheese

  • Drizzle of ranch or chipotle mayo


Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat grill to medium-high.

  • In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with half the BBQ sauce; reserve the rest for drizzling.

  • Place flatbreads on a baking sheet or grill pan and brush with olive oil.

  • Spread remaining BBQ sauce over each flatbread.

  • Add mozzarella cheese evenly on top.

  • Layer with BBQ chicken, pineapple chunks, and red onion slices.

  • Bake or grill for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh pineapple for a brighter flavor or canned for convenience.

  • Add jalapeños for a spicy kick or drizzle ranch dressing for extra creaminess.

  • This recipe works great with leftover grilled chicken.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes