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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch


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  • Author: ladidsaadia
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free options available

Description

Easy, flavorful Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with creamy herby ranch slaw, perfect for weeknight dinners or dinner parties.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ lemon, sliced
  • ½ cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
  • Juice from ½ lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • ½ small head green cabbage, shredded
  • 23 pitas
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF and toss chicken pieces with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt, and olive oil.
  2. Add lemon slices and mix, then spread on a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes. Toss and roast for an additional 4–7 minutes.
  3. While the chicken roasts, whisk together yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to make the ranch slaw.
  4. Fold the cabbage into the ranch mixture and let it sit for 10–15 minutes.
  5. Warm the pitas, then fill with slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado. Serve immediately.

Notes

For variations, try adding olives and feta for a Mediterranean twist or using chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pita
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg