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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch for Easy Weeknight Bliss

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch is a comforting and quick meal perfect for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika Infuses smoky flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Or use fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust spice level to taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Essential for flavor
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with other oils
  • 1 slices Lemon For roasting flavor
For the Herby Ranch Slaw
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt Or Non-Dairy Alternative
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Provides herbal flavor
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Chives
  • 1 tbsp Juice from ½ Lemon For tanginess
  • 2 cups Shredded Green Cabbage Or coleslaw mix
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Pitas Opt for gluten-free if needed
  • 1 medium Ripe Avocado Can replace with cashew cream

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Sheet Pan
  • medium mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Toss the chicken breasts with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and olive oil.
  3. Add lemon slices to the chicken mixture, distribute evenly.
Roasting
  1. Spread chicken and lemon on a sheet pan; roast for 15 minutes until caramelized.
  2. Toss chicken, roast for another 4-7 minutes until cooked to 165°F (75°C).
Slaw Preparation
  1. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Fold in shredded cabbage; let rest for 10-15 minutes.
Serving
  1. Warm pitas in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Slice open pitas and fill with herby slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for extra flavor; use fresh herbs for best taste. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor experience.

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