Calabrian Chicken Flatbread Pizza

Air fried or baked frozen chicken breast bites are tossed in a Calabrian chili, balsamic, and honey sauce then layered on a low calorie lavash with marinara and fresh mozzarella. The end result is a delicious and protein packed chicken flatbread.

The Ingredient Rundown

Let’s talk about chicken first. I’ve created more than twenty recipes on this blog using frozen lightly breaded chicken breast bites.

I’m sure you’ve seen people mention the Kirkland Signature and Just Bare chicken bites from Costco, and those are my favorites. There are others from brands like Perdue and Tyson, but they all have around 15g of protein and only 6g of fat per serving. That’s great for a crispy breaded chicken option!

That said, any chicken works for these flatbreads. I’ve made similar recipes like gyros and bbq wraps with rotisserie chicken, in case you’re looking for another shortcut option.

The sauce for the chicken is made with Calabrian chili peppers, balsamic vinegar, and honey. If you have trouble finding Calabrian peppers, a jar of roasted red peppers or maybe even sundried tomatoes would tick the box.

You may also want to consider alternatives if you’re spice sensitive. While Calabrian chili isn’t the spiciest pepper in town, it still packs a punch.

Rounding out the rest, I used Atoria’s lavash with 120 calories per flatbread, jarred marinara, and a fresh mozzarella. Look for a marinara with about 50-60 calories per 1/2 cup. Here’s a list of lowest calorie pasta sauces.

Pro tip: Put the whole jar of marinara and frozen chicken to good use with my chicken parm sandwiches.

I tested these flatbreads with a shredded Italian cheese blend and found the pinches of fresh mozzarella (pictured above) to be much more aesthetic. It also created more of a cheese pull than shredded cheese, but the two weren’t all that different in the flavor department.

Garnishes and Serving Tips

A basil chiffonade (thinly sliced basil leaves) and freshly grated parmesan is really all you need.

A light drizzle of balsamic vinegar and honey add a little extra something. They can also help balance out the heat if you find the flatbreads on the spicy side.

Another cooling topping worth considering might be a few dollops of low fat ricotta. I think a pepperoni or soppressata pizza with basil, ricotta, and honey might be on my shortlist for last meals.

I didn’t touch on the cooking method, but that should all be covered in the full recipe card below. Feel free to save it to your device or print and frame for your nightstand. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions. Otherwise, I hope you enjoy this Calabrian chicken and the flatbreads.