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Joe Rooney

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch - Easy and Delicious

These Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch are a weeknight dream—juicy, spice-roasted chicken, creamy herby slaw, and buttery avocado, all wrapped in a warm pita. This Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas recipe is quick to prep, easy to clean up, and loaded with fresh flavor, making it a perfect Chicken Pita Recipe for busy nights. Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal featuring tender chicken and vibrant herby ranch slaw.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 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
  • 2–3 pitas
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.
  2. In a large bowl, toss chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and olive oil.
  3. Add lemon slices and mix again.
  4. Spread chicken and lemons on a sheet pan in a single layer.
  5. Roast for 15 minutes, toss, then roast 4–7 more minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  7. Fold in shredded cabbage and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
  8. Warm the pitas until soft.
  9. Fill each pita with slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado cubes.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • Sub chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Yogurt can be swapped for dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt.
  • Store leftovers separately: slaw and chicken last up to 3 days in airtight containers.