BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Calories: 540

Protein: 45 g

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 10 min

Serves: 1

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • Chicken thighs, boneless skinless (raw): 170 g / 6 oz / ~2 small thighs

  • Garlic powder: ½ tsp

  • Smoked paprika: ¼ tsp

  • Salt & pepper: to taste

  • Olive oil spray (or 5 g / 1 tsp if not using spray)

For the Pizza

  • Whole wheat flatbread or tortilla: 60 g / 2.1 oz / 1 medium

  • Marinara sauce: 30 g / 1 oz / 2 Tbsp

  • BBQ sauce: 15 g / 0.5 oz / 1 Tbsp

  • Light shredded mozzarella or mixed cheese: 25 g / 0.9 oz / ¼ cup

  • Roasted peppers & onions (sliced): 50 g / 1.8 oz / ~⅓ cup

  • Fresh spinach (optional): 20 g / 0.7 oz / ~¾ cup

Directions

  1. Cook the chicken: Season thighs with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spray a skillet and cook over medium heat 6–7 min per side to 165°F / 74°C. Rest 2 min, slice or shred, then toss with the BBQ sauce.

  2. Assemble: Spread marinara over the flatbread. Add roasted peppers, onions, spinach (if using), BBQ chicken, and cheese.

  3. Bake: Place on a parchment-lined tray and bake at 425°F / 220°C for 8–10 min, until cheese melts and edges are crisp.

  4. Serve: Slice and enjoy hot.

Meal Prep Instructions

  • Batch for 3 pizzas: Chicken thighs 510 g (1.1 lb) raw; BBQ sauce 45 g (3 Tbsp); 3 whole wheat flatbreads (180 g total); marinara 90 g (6 Tbsp); light cheese 75 g (6 Tbsp); roasted peppers & onions 150 g (~1 cup); spinach 60 g (~3 cups).

  • How to prep: Cook and shred all chicken at once, then toss in BBQ sauce while warm. Store BBQ chicken and toppings separately up to 4 days.

  • How to assemble: Layer marinara, veggies, BBQ chicken, and cheese on the flatbread. Bake 8–10 min (or air-fry 5–6 min at 375°F / 190°C).

Coach’s Tip

If you like it saucy, reserve 1 tsp BBQ sauce per pizza and brush the crust edge before baking — it caramelizes into a smoky ring.

🌱 Vegetarian Option — BBQ Tofu Flatbread Pizza

Swap chicken for 100 g (3.5 oz) firm or extra-firm tofu, cubed and pan-seared until golden, then toss with 1 Tbsp BBQ sauce before adding to the pizza. Keep the rest as written.

Adjusted macros: ~535 kcal | ~24 g protein

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