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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch for Easy Dinners

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas bring together spice-roasted chicken with creamy herby ranch, nestled in warm pitas, making them a perfect weeknight dinner option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts can substitute with chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 lemon Lemon Slices
For the Slaw
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt can substitute with coconut yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 4 cups Shredded Green Cabbage
For Serving
  • 4 pitas Pitas
  • 1 avocado Avocado choose ripe avocados

Equipment

  • Sheet Pan
  • large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F, and toss the chicken pieces with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt, and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the lemon slices and mix until well coated.
  2. Spread your seasoned chicken and lemon slices evenly on a sheet pan. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then toss everything around. Roast for another 4-7 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  3. While the chicken is roasting, whisk together plain yogurt, fresh dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Fold in the shredded green cabbage and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Warm your pitas slightly in the oven for a couple of minutes. Fill each warm pita with a scoop of slaw, followed by roasted chicken and creamy avocado slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider marinating the chicken in spices for enhanced flavor. Store leftovers separately to maintain texture.

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