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Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas

Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas: Quick, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Delight

Delight in Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas, a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that's adaptable and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar adds sweetness and helps caramelization
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika introduces smokiness
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil can be swapped with another oil
  • 1 lemon Lemon fresh slices for roasting
For the Herby Slaw
  • 1 cup Plain yogurt non-dairy option for alternative
  • 0.25 cup Fresh dill mixed with parsley and chives
  • 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup Chives
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cups Green cabbage shredded
For Serving
  • 4 pitas Pitas warm them up before serving
  • 1 large Avocado ripe, for creaminess

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large mixing bowl
  • rimmed sheet pan
  • Skillet
  • microwave

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425ºF, allowing it to heat for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken breasts with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and olive oil. Mix well.
  3. Add fresh lemon slices to the chicken mixture and toss gently. Spread chicken and lemons on a large, rimmed sheet pan in a single layer.
  4. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, until chicken is golden brown.
  5. Remove from the oven, toss the chicken, and return for an additional 4 to 7 minutes, cooking until internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, chopped herbs, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Fold in shredded cabbage.
  7. Warm pitas in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes per side or microwave for 20-30 seconds.
  8. Assemble pitas by adding herby slaw, roasted chicken, and avocado before serving.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 37gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Store cooked chicken and herby slaw separately for optimal freshness. Reheat chicken in the oven to maintain texture.

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