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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch

A quick and easy meal featuring juicy chicken, crunchy cabbage slaw, and warm pitas, all cooked on a single sheet pan for minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 1 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Thighs stay tender even if overcooked.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Used for tossing chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice For flavor and acidity.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Adds a garlicky flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to preference.
  • to taste Your favorite spice blend Customize based on your taste.

For the Slaw

  • 3 cups Shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix Base for the slaw.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh herbs, chopped (dill, parsley, cilantro) For freshness and flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Plain yogurt For creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 tablespoon Buttermilk Adds tanginess.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey or pinch of sugar Balancing sweetness.

For Serving

  • 4 Warm pitas or flatbreads For building the pitas.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with foil for fast cleanup.
  • Toss chicken with olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and your spice blend. Spread in a single layer.

Cooking

  • Roast chicken for 15 to 18 minutes until the thickest piece hits 165°F (74°C). Broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end for extra browning.
  • While the chicken cooks, make the slaw by combining shredded cabbage, chopped herbs, yogurt, mayo, buttermilk, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Warm pitas on the edge of the sheet pan for the last 2 minutes, or wrap in foil and heat directly on the oven rack.
  • Slice chicken, tuck into pitas, top with herby ranch slaw, and finish with extra herbs or a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

If you have 10 minutes, let the seasoned chicken sit while the oven heats for better flavor absorption. Serve heat on the side for mixed preferences. Let slaw rest for 5 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
Keyword Chicken Pitas, Herby Ranch, Meal Prep, Quick Dinner, Sheet Pan Dinner
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