Description
These Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Slaw are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining tender, spiced chicken with a refreshing herb-infused slaw, all wrapped in warm pita pockets. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
For the Herby Ranch Slaw:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded
- 2–3 pita pockets
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the Chicken: Toss chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, olive oil, and lemon slices. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes, toss, then roast another 4–7 minutes.
- Make the Herby Ranch Slaw: Whisk yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add cabbage and toss. Let rest for 10–15 minutes.
- Assemble the Pitas: Warm pita pockets, fill with slaw, chicken, and avocado. Serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, broil chicken for 1–2 minutes at the end for deeper caramelization.
- You can substitute naan or flatbread for pita, or serve as a salad bowl with extra slaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–22 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Sandwiches & Wraps
- Method: Sheet Pan Roasting
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with filling
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg