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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

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A quick and flavorful dinner featuring caramelized chicken, a tangy herby ranch slaw, and warm pitas, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces Boneless thighs can also be used.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar Can increase slightly for a sticky-sweet glaze.
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika Sweet paprika can be used as a substitute.
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for the chicken)
  • 0.5 half lemon, sliced
For the Herby Ranch Slaw
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative) Regular Greek yogurt gives creaminess.
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
  • 0.5 half lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for the dressing)
  • to taste kosher salt
  • 0.5 small head green cabbage, shredded
For Assembly
  • 2-3 pitas Pocket pitas hold everything neatly.
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed Adds creaminess to the sandwich.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF and line a large sheet pan with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.
  2. Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Add lemon slices and gently mix to distribute.
Cooking
  1. Spread the chicken and lemon slices in a single layer on the sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes.
  2. Use a spatula to flip or toss the pieces so they brown evenly. Roast an additional 4–7 minutes until edges are caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
Making the Slaw
  1. While the chicken roasts, make the herby ranch slaw: in a medium bowl whisk together the ½ cup yogurt, chopped dill, parsley, chives, juice from ½ lemon, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a pinch of kosher salt. Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.
  2. Fold the shredded cabbage into the dressing until well coated. Let the slaw rest for 10–15 minutes so the cabbage softens and flavors meld.
Assembly
  1. Warm the pitas: place them in a low oven for a few minutes, or wrap in foil and heat, or microwave briefly under a damp paper towel until pliable.
  2. Assemble: open each pita, spoon in a generous amount of slaw, add several pieces of roasted chicken, and top with cubed avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store chicken and slaw separately in airtight containers for up to 3–4 days. The cabbage slaw does not freeze well; prepare fresh if needed.
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