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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Enjoy a fusion of tender chicken, creamy herby ranch, and fresh cabbage wrapped in warm pitas. This easy and addictive one-pan recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 piece lemon, sliced
Herby Ranch Slaw
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
  • 0.5 piece lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste tbsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 small head green cabbage, shredded
Pita Assembly
  • 2-3 pieces pitas warm until soft
  • 1 piece ripe avocado, cubed adds creaminess

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt, and olive oil. Add the lemon slices and mix well.
Cooking
  1. Spread the chicken and lemon slices onto a sheet pan in a single layer.
  2. Roast for 15 minutes, toss everything, and roast for another 4-7 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
Making Herby Ranch Slaw
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  2. Fold in the shredded cabbage and let it rest for 10-15 minutes.
Assembly
  1. Warm the pitas until soft.
  2. Fill each pita with slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado cubes. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Marinate the chicken for up to an hour or overnight for maximum flavor. For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne or add jalapeños to the slaw. To make it vegan, substitute chicken with chickpeas and dairy yogurt with cashew yogurt.