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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch for Easy Family Dinners

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch are a quick and easy dinner that combines juicy chicken with creamy herby slaw and avocado, perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs for extra juiciness
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to preference
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For marinating
  • 1 lemon Lemon (sliced) For roasting
For the Slaw
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt Can be replaced with dairy-free alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage (shredded)
For Assembly
  • 2-3 pitas Pitas For filling
  • 1 large Avocado (cubed) Adds creaminess

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF.
  2. Combine chicken breasts with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and olive oil in a large bowl. Marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Spread marinated chicken and lemon slices on a sheet pan. Roast for 15 minutes, then toss and roast for an additional 4-7 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Prepare the herby slaw by whisking yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Fold in shredded cabbage and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Warm the pitas in the oven or a skillet.
  6. Assemble pitas with a scoop of herby slaw, slices of roasted chicken, and avocado cubes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion. Use thighs for juicier results.

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