Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: American Diet: Gluten-free option available

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 (optional)
  • 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 (for dressing)
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • ½ small head green cabbage, shredded
  • 2 to 3 pitas, warmed
  • 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, then toss. Return to oven for an additional 4 to 7 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Fold in shredded cabbage and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Warm the pitas in a skillet or oven. Fill each pita with slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado cubes. Serve warm.

Notes

  1. Use chicken thighs for juicier meat or substitute yogurt with a dairy-free alternative as needed. Fresh herbs are preferable but dried can work in a pinch.