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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch for Easy Weeknight Wins

Try these Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch for an easy weeknight meal packed with flavor and customizable options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or fresh onions
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 4 slices lemon or lime
For the Herby Slaw
  • 1 cup plain yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives or other herbs
  • 2 cups green cabbage or coleslaw mix
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces pitas or gluten-free pitas
  • 1 medium avocado or guacamole

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and combine chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, and lemon slices in a bowl.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes. Toss the chicken and roast for an additional 4-7 minutes until caramelized and cooked through to 165°F (75°C).
  3. In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, and salt for the slaw. Add the cabbage and mix thoroughly; let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Warm pitas in a skillet or oven. Fill each pita with chicken, slaw, and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinating chicken for 30 minutes enhances flavor. Prepare slaw in advance and add cabbage just before serving for freshness.

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