Description
This easy sheet pan recipe delivers tender, seasoned chicken, served in warm pita bread and elevated by a bright, homemade herby ranch-inspired yogurt sauce. A perfect, flavorful, and quick dinner solution 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 (additional for pan/drizzling)
- 6–8 pita breads (not included in ingredient list)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ½ cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative), ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill, ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp minced fresh chives, and juice from ½ lemon. Mix well and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Pat the 1 lb chicken pieces very dry. In a large bowl, toss chicken with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, and ½ tsp kosher salt, ensuring all pieces are thoroughly coated. The additional 2 tbsp olive oil can be used to lightly grease the baking sheet or drizzled over the chicken before roasting, if desired.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread seasoned chicken in a single layer on the sheet pan, with space between pieces. Arrange the ½ lemon, sliced, among the chicken. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
- Warm 6-8 pita breads (not included in ingredient list). Carefully slice open each warm pita to create a pocket. Fill with a hearty portion of the warm, roasted chicken. Drizzle generously with the chilled Herby Yogurt Sauce. Serve immediately with optional toppings like crumbled feta or sliced cucumber.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with chicken and sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas, Chicken Pitas, Herby Ranch Sauce