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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Paleo

Description

Delicious sheet pan chicken pitas with creamy herby ranch slaw, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

  • 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
  • 2–3 pitas
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt, and olive oil. Add the sliced lemon and mix well.
  2. Spread the marinated chicken and lemon slices in a single layer on a sheet pan.
  3. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  4. Afterward, toss the chicken and return it to the oven for an additional 4-7 minutes, or until caramelized and cooked through.
  5. While the chicken roasts, prepare the slaw. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, fresh dill, fresh parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of kosher salt.
  6. Fold in the shredded cabbage and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Once the chicken is out of the oven, warm the pitas until soft.
  8. Fill each pita with the herby slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado cubes.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy immediately!

Notes

Consider prepping the chicken and slaw the night before to save time on busy nights.