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Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe with Smoked Gouda and Caramelized Onions

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A quick and easy BBQ chicken flatbread topped with smoky Gouda cheese and sweet caramelized onions, perfect for a flavorful weeknight meal or casual gathering.

Ingredients

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  • Flatbread (naan, pita, or any thin flatbread, about 4 pieces)
  • 2 cups (200 g) cooked shredded or chopped chicken (rotisserie or leftovers)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups (100–150 g) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
  • 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil or butter
  • Optional toppings: fresh cilantro or parsley, sliced jalapeños, smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil or butter over medium-low heat in a skillet. Add thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally for 20-25 minutes until onions are soft and golden brown. Add a splash of water if pan dries out.
  2. While onions cook, shred or chop about 2 cups (200 g) of cooked chicken. Toss chicken in a bowl with 1/2 cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce until evenly coated.
  3. Preheat oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C). Place pizza stone inside if using.
  4. Lay flatbreads on a baking sheet or pizza stone. Spread BBQ chicken mixture evenly on each flatbread, leaving a small border at edges. Scatter caramelized onions over chicken, then top with 1 to 1 1/2 cups (100-150 g) shredded smoked Gouda cheese.
  5. Bake flatbreads for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly and edges are crisp and golden.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool 2-3 minutes. Garnish with optional fresh herbs or smoked paprika. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Caramelize onions slowly over low heat to avoid burning. Use just enough BBQ sauce to coat chicken without making it soggy. Preheat oven or pizza stone for a crisp flatbread base. If flatbread is thick, brush lightly with olive oil before topping. Leftover flatbread can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 8 minutes to restore crispness.

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Keywords: BBQ chicken flatbread, smoked Gouda, caramelized onions, quick dinner, easy flatbread recipe, weeknight meal, casual gathering

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