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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Slaw

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Slaw

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These Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Slaw are a light yet satisfying dinner packed with flavor. Juicy spiced chicken roasts to perfection on a sheet pan while a creamy, herby ranch slaw brings freshness and crunch. Stuffed into warm pitas with creamy avocado, it’s an easy weeknight recipe that feels restaurant-worthy.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 3 pitas

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, sliced

Herby Ranch Slaw

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
  • 1/4 cup dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chives, minced
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1/2 small head green cabbage, shredded

Additional Ingredients

  • 2–3 pitas
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set oven to 425ºF, preferably convection mode, for even cooking.
  2. Prepare the chicken: In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and olive oil. Add lemon slices and toss again.
  3. Spread the chicken: Arrange chicken mixture evenly on a sheet pan without overcrowding.
  4. Bake the chicken: Roast for 15 minutes, toss, then bake 4–7 minutes more until caramelized and crispy.
  5. Make the slaw: Mix yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss with shredded cabbage. Let sit 10–15 minutes.
  6. Assemble pitas: Warm pitas, fill with slaw, chicken, and cubed avocado. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken overnight in the spice mix for deeper flavor.
  • Allow slaw to rest so cabbage softens and flavors meld.
  • Toast pitas lightly before filling for extra crunch.
  • Author: lily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sheet Pan
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired