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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

A comforting and family-friendly meal featuring roasted chicken, creamy herby ranch slaw, and warm pitas, all made conveniently on a single sheet pan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar Adds caramelization
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika For color and subtle smokiness
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder Even flavor distribution
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder Adds savory depth
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper For background warmth
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt To enhance flavors
  • 1 tbsp olive oil Helps spices adhere
  • 0.5 lemon, sliced Roasted for added brightness
For the Herby Ranch Slaw
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative) Creamy base
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill, finely chopped For freshness
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped Adds flavor
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced Brightens the slaw
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Smoothes texture
  • 0.5 small head green cabbage, shredded Sturdy base for slaw
  • to taste tbsp kosher salt Adjust to preference
For Assembly
  • 2-3 pitas Soft and easy to hold
  • 1 ripe avocado, cubed Adds creaminess

Method
 

Prep the Oven & Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  2. In a large bowl, toss chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and olive oil. Add lemon slices and mix again.
Roast the Chicken
  1. Spread chicken and lemons on a sheet pan in a single layer.
  2. Roast for 15 minutes, toss, then roast for an additional 4–7 minutes until caramelized and cooked through.
Make the Slaw
  1. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  2. Fold in shredded cabbage and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
Warm and Fill Pitas
  1. Warm the pitas until soft.
  2. Fill each with slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado cubes. Serve warm and enjoy immediately!

Notes

This recipe is forgiving as leftovers; store chicken and slaw separately to maintain texture. Reheat chicken gently to maintain moisture.