Description
Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch Slaw is a vibrant, fuss-free meal combining roasted spice-rubbed chicken, a tangy herb-loaded yogurt slaw, and creamy avocado in soft pita pockets. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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
½ tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp olive oil
½ lemon, sliced
For the Herby Ranch Slaw:
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
Kosher salt to taste
½ small head green cabbage, shredded
For Serving:
2–3 pita pockets
1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, toss chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and olive oil.
- Add lemon slices to the seasoned chicken and spread on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, then toss and roast for another 4–7 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir in shredded cabbage and let sit for 10–15 minutes to soften.
- Warm pita pockets until soft. Fill each with herby slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Store chicken, slaw, and pita separately to prevent sogginess.
Chicken thighs can be used for extra juiciness; adjust cooking time accordingly.
For a vegan version, substitute tofu or chickpeas for chicken and use dairy-free yogurt.
Adjust cayenne to control heat level.
Add feta, cucumbers, or a drizzle of tahini for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg