Description
These Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas With Herby Ranch Slaw are the perfect warm-weather dinner — juicy, seasoned chicken roasted on one pan, paired with a cool, creamy slaw made with fresh herbs, all wrapped in soft pita bread. A light, flavorful, and healthy meal ideal for summer nights.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
For the Herby Ranch Slaw:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (dairy-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 3 cups finely shredded cabbage (or slaw mix)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
To Serve:
- 4–6 soft pita breads or flatbreads
- Extra lemon wedges
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Season chicken: Toss chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Roast: Arrange on sheet pan and roast 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
- Rest & slice: Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Make slaw: Whisk mayo, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add cabbage and carrots; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
- Assemble: Warm pitas, fill with chicken and slaw, garnish with herbs and extra lemon juice.
Notes
- For maximum flavor, make slaw ahead of time so flavors develop.
- Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts during roasting.
- Warm pita bread before serving for better texture.
- Store chicken and slaw separately to keep wraps fresh.
- Leftover chicken works great in salads or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 88mg
Keywords: sheet pan chicken, chicken pita wraps, herby ranch slaw, summer dinner ideas, healthy chicken recipe, easy family dinner