Grilled Chicken Caesar Flatbread (Printable Version)

Golden flatbread crowned with grilled chicken, crisp romaine, Caesar dressing, and fresh parmesan. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 2 large flatbreads (naan or pre-baked pizza crusts)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Grilled Chicken

03 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Toppings

09 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
10 - ½ cup Caesar dressing
11 - ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
12 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
13 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
02 - Brush flatbreads lightly with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.
03 - In a bowl, toss chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
04 - Grill chicken on a preheated grill or grill pan over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Allow to rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
05 - Bake flatbreads in the oven for 5–7 minutes until crisp and golden brown.
06 - Remove flatbreads from oven and allow to cool slightly.
07 - Toss chopped romaine lettuce with half of the Caesar dressing in a bowl.
08 - Top each warm flatbread with dressed lettuce, sliced grilled chicken, remaining Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes if desired.
09 - Season with additional black pepper. Slice flatbread into portions and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It delivers all the satisfaction of a Caesar salad and pizza in one crispy, handheld bite.
  • You can have it on the table in thirty minutes, even on your busiest weeknights.
  • The contrast between warm, golden flatbread and cool, crunchy lettuce is absolutely addictive.
  • It works just as well for a solo lunch as it does for a crowd at game night.
02 -
  • Don't dress the lettuce until you're ready to assemble, or it will wilt and lose its crunch.
  • Resting the chicken after grilling is critical, cutting into it too soon releases all the moisture.
  • If your flatbreads are thin, reduce the baking time by a minute or two to avoid burning.
03 -
  • Grill extra chicken and keep it in the fridge, it makes throwing this together on a whim almost effortless.
  • Warm flatbreads and cold lettuce create the textural contrast that makes this dish unforgettable.
  • If you're feeding a crowd, set up a flatbread bar and let everyone build their own.
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