Description
A quick and flavorful meal featuring tender roasted chicken and creamy herby slaw wrapped in soft pita bread, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, sliced
- ½ cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- ½ small head green cabbage, shredded
- 2–3 pitas
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF. In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and olive oil; toss to coat. Add in the lemon slices and give it another mix.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and lemon slices on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, then toss and roast for an additional 4–7 minutes until the chicken is caramelized and cooked through.
- While the chicken roasts, whisk together the yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Gently fold in the shredded cabbage and let it rest for 10–15 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Warm the pitas in the oven or on a skillet until soft. Fill each pita with a generous amount of slaw, followed by the roasted chicken and avocado cubes. Serve warm and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid overcrowding the pan while roasting for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, pitas, herby ranch, quick dinner, weeknight meal, roasted chicken