Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Author: Sara Smith Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes Total Time: 37 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: American Diet: Gluten-Free

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
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. In a large bowl, toss chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and olive oil. Add lemon slices and mix again.
  2. Spread chicken and lemons on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, toss, then roast 4–7 more minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Fold in shredded cabbage and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Warm the pitas until soft. Fill each with slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado cubes. Serve warm and enjoy immediately!

Notes

  1. Avoid over-salting early and let the slaw rest for the best flavor. Serve components separately for picky eaters.