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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

A delicious meal featuring juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy ranch sauce wrapped in soft pita bread, perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

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 the oven to 425ºF. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and olive oil. Add the lemon slices and mix again.
  2. Spread the chicken and lemons on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, toss the chicken, then roast for an additional 4–7 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Fold in the shredded cabbage and let it rest for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Warm the pitas until soft. Fill each pita with slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado cubes. Serve warm and enjoy immediately!

Notes

These pitas are best served fresh and warm. Customize with extra toppings like sliced tomatoes or cucumbers.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 44g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chicken, pitas, ranch, sheet pan, quick meal, customizable