Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas Herby Ranch (Printer-friendly)

Juicy roasted chicken and vegetables in warm pitas with creamy herby ranch sauce for an easy weeknight dinner.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken & Marinade

01 - 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp dried oregano
06 - 1 tsp salt
07 - ½ tsp black pepper
08 - Juice of ½ lemon

→ Vegetables

09 - 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
10 - 2 bell peppers, sliced
11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - ½ tsp salt
14 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Herby Ranch

15 - ½ cup mayonnaise
16 - ½ cup Greek yogurt
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
18 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
19 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
20 - 1 clove garlic, minced
21 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
22 - ½ tsp onion powder
23 - ¼ tsp salt
24 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ To Serve

25 - 4 pita breads, warmed
26 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
27 - ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the seasoned chicken pieces on one half of the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the red onion, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
05 - Spread the seasoned vegetables on the other half of the sheet pan, keeping them separate from the chicken.
06 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
07 - While roasting, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, chives, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
08 - Warm the pita breads in the oven for 2-3 minutes or in a dry skillet until pliable.
09 - Fill each warm pita with shredded lettuce, roasted chicken, vegetables, a generous drizzle of herby ranch, and sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan which means less time scrubbing dishes and more time actually enjoying your evening
  • The herby ranch sauce is a total game changer and you will want to put it on everything
  • You can customize the vegetables based on whatever is in your fridge so nothing goes to waste
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the sheet pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast giving you soggy results
  • The chicken and vegetables finish at slightly different times so check the chicken at 20 minutes to avoid overcooking
  • Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before assembling so the juices stay inside the meat instead of making your pitas soggy
03 -
  • Line your sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent stubborn baked on messes
  • Use paper towels to pat the chicken dry before marinating so the spices stick better

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