Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Slaw. Tender, spiced chicken paired with a refreshing slaw, all wrapped in warm pita bread. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 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
For the Herby Ranch Slaw:
- 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
For Serving:
- 2–3 pitas
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat oven to 425ºF (use convection if available). In a large bowl, toss chicken pieces with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and olive oil until evenly coated. Add the lemon slices to the bowl and toss to combine. Spread everything on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes. Toss the chicken, then roast an additional 4–7 minutes until the chicken is caramelized and cooked through.
- Make the Herby Ranch Slaw: In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add the shredded cabbage and mix until fully coated. Let the slaw sit for 10–15 minutes to soften and absorb flavor.
- Assemble the Pitas: Warm pitas in the microwave or oven until soft and pliable. Fill each pita with a generous scoop of herby slaw, roasted chicken, and cubed avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with chicken and slaw
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas, Herby Ranch Slaw, Chicken Pita Recipe, Easy Pita Recipe