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Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch for Quick Weeknight Wins

These Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch are a quick weeknight solution, packed with flavor and minimal clean-up.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey is an alternative
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Avocado oil is a substitute
  • 1 unit Lemon Sliced
For the Slaw
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt Coconut yogurt for dairy-free
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Chives Chopped
  • 2 cup Cabbage Shredded
For Assembly
  • 4 unit Pitas Soft and warm
  • 1 unit Avocado Sliced

Equipment

  • oven
  • Sheet pan
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF (220ºC). In a bowl, combine chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and olive oil. Toss to coat and add sliced lemon.
  2. Spread the chicken mixture onto a sheet pan in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes. Toss chicken for even cooking and roast for another 4 to 7 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Fold in shredded cabbage and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Warm pitas in the oven for about 2 minutes. Fill each pita with slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado slices to serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile; you can use shrimp, tofu, or tempeh as alternatives for chicken.

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