Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Slaw Recipe
Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Slaw is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Tender, seasoned chicken paired with a refreshing herb-infused slaw, all stuffed into warm pitas for a satisfying meal.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch 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
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, sliced
Herby Ranch Slaw
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt, or non-dairy alternative
- 1/4 cup dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chives, minced
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded
- 2–3 pitas
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425º F, preferably set to convection mode.
- Prepare the chicken: In a large bowl, toss the chicken with the brown sugar, spices, salt, and olive oil. Add the lemon slices and toss to coat. Spread the chicken onto a sheet pan, making sure not to overcrowd.
- Bake the chicken: Bake for 15 minutes, toss, and bake for an additional 4-7 minutes until crisp and caramelized.
- Make the slaw: In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Add the shredded cabbage and toss to combine. Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Assemble the pitas: Warm the pitas in the microwave and fill each with slaw, chicken, and avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas, Herby Ranch Slaw, Chicken Pita Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner