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Sheet pan chicken pitas served with fresh vegetables and dips

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas

A quick and delicious dish featuring tender chicken, crunchy cabbage slaw, and creamy avocado wrapped in warm pitas. Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 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 Reduce to 1/8–1/4 tsp for less heat
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Plus extra for drizzling
  • 0.5 lemon, sliced
For the Slaw
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt Use non-dairy yogurt for dairy-free options
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste kosher salt
  • 0.5 small head green cabbage, shredded
For Assembly
  • 2-3 pitas
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the chicken pieces with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil until everything is well-coated. Add in the lemon slices.
  3. Spread the chicken and lemon slices in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes. After that, gently toss the contents and roast for another 4 to 7 minutes until the chicken is caramelized and cooked through.
Making the Slaw
  1. While the chicken is roasting, whisk together the yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to create a flavorful herby ranch.
  2. Once mixed, fold in the shredded cabbage and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Assembly
  1. Warm the pitas, then fill each with the slaw, roasted chicken, and cubes of avocado.
  2. Serve immediately for the best experience!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Consider adding feta cheese or a drizzle of spicy sauce for extra flavor. Serve with hummus or a light salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat with a splash of water in the microwave to keep moist.

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