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Easy Tangy BBQ Pulled Chicken Flatbreads Recipe with Pickled Onion

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A quick and flavorful recipe using leftover rotisserie chicken, tangy BBQ sauce, and crisp pickled onions served on warm flatbreads. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded (white and dark meat mix)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray’s)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
  • 4 large flatbreads or naan
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or mozzarella)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pickled Onions: Thinly slice the red onion and place in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and chili flakes if using. Heat gently until sugar and salt dissolve, about 3-4 minutes. Pour the hot liquid over the onions, stir, and let sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Shred and Season the Chicken: Shred rotisserie chicken into bite-size pieces. Toss in a mixing bowl with olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add BBQ sauce and mix until chicken is fully coated. Set aside.
  3. Warm the Flatbreads: Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Warm each flatbread for 1-2 minutes per side until soft and pliable. Keep warm wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
  4. Assemble the Flatbreads: Lay a flatbread on a plate, spread a generous layer of BBQ pulled chicken over half. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Return flatbread to skillet, cover loosely, and cook for 3-4 minutes until cheese melts.
  5. Add the Pickled Onions and Garnish: Remove flatbread from heat, spoon pickled onions over melted cheese, sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired, and drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  6. Serve Immediately: Fold the flatbread like a taco and enjoy.

Notes

If BBQ sauce is very sweet, add a splash of apple cider vinegar to balance flavors. Warm flatbreads before assembling to keep them soft. For dairy-free, use vegan cheese or omit cheese. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flatbreads or corn tortillas. Pickled onions taste better if made a day ahead. Avoid soggy flatbreads by balancing BBQ sauce amount.

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Keywords: BBQ pulled chicken, flatbreads, pickled onions, quick dinner, rotisserie chicken, easy recipe, weeknight meal, tangy BBQ

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