Description
This Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas recipe features tender, seasoned chicken strips baked to perfection and served in whole wheat pitas with a refreshing fresh herb ranch slaw made from cabbage, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs. It’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Slaw
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Other
- 4 whole wheat pitas
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken.
- Prepare Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken strips with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Bake Chicken: Spread the seasoned chicken strips evenly on a sheet pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
- Make Slaw: While the chicken is baking, combine shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, buttermilk, chopped dill, parsley, and lemon juice in a bowl to create a fresh herb ranch slaw.
- Rest Chicken: Once done baking, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to retain juices.
- Warm Pitas: Warm the whole wheat pitas in the oven for a few minutes until soft and pliable.
- Assemble Pitas: Open each pita and fill with baked chicken strips and a generous amount of fresh herb ranch slaw.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm, enjoying the perfect combination of savory chicken and crunchy, tangy slaw.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast strips with chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the chicken seasoning.
- Make sure not to overbake the chicken to keep it tender.
- The slaw can be prepared a few hours in advance and refrigerated for enhanced flavor.
- Whole wheat pitas add fiber, but feel free to use regular pita bread if preferred.
