Description
Juicy spiced chicken roasted with lemon slices, served with a creamy herby ranch slaw and fresh avocado in warm pita. A quick, flavor-packed Mediterranean-inspired dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Chicken
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
Herby Ranch Slaw
½ cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp chives, minced
Juice from ½ lemon
2 tbsp olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste
½ small head green cabbage, shredded
For Serving
2–3 pita breads
1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment or lightly oil. Mix brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and olive oil into a paste. Toss chicken to coat evenly. Scatter lemon slices around the pan.
- Bake chicken 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through. Broil 1–2 minutes for extra caramelization. Let rest 5 minutes.
- Whisk yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth. Toss with shredded cabbage until coated.
- Warm pita on pan or in skillet 1–2 minutes until pliable and lightly toasted.
- Assemble: Spread slaw on pita, top with chicken, add avocado cubes, and drizzle olive oil or roasted lemon juice. Serve warm.
Notes
Cut chicken uniformly for even cooking.
Roasted lemons add bright, tangy flavor; don’t skip them.
Make slaw ahead to chill and deepen flavors.
Adjust cayenne to your spice preference.
Use whole-grain pita for a heartier option.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita wrap
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sheet pan chicken pitas, herby ranch slaw, quick chicken dinner, healthy pita recipe, mediterranean chicken wraps