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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Delicious Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Bliss

Enjoy these Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch—quick, flavorful, and customizable for a perfect dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 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 Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika For smoky flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating
  • 1 lemon Lemon Sliced for roasting
For the Slaw
  • 1 cup Plain yogurt Can be non-dairy
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chives Can substitute with green onions
  • 1 tablespoon Additional lemon juice For extra zest
  • 4 cups Green cabbage Shredded
For Serving
  • 4 pitas Pitas Warm for best texture
  • 1 ripe avocado Ripe avocado Sliced

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss chicken pieces in a bowl with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, and lemon slices.
  2. Spread the seasoned chicken on a parchment-lined sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes. Toss and roast for an additional 4-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. In another bowl, mix plain yogurt, fresh dill, parsley, chives, and additional lemon juice. Add shredded cabbage and fold together. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Warm your pitas, then fill them with the herby slaw, roasted chicken pieces, and sliced avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are uniform for even cooking and allow the slaw to sit for ideal crunch.

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