Description
Delicious and easy-to-make chicken pitas with fresh herb ranch slaw, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional toppings: Sliced cucumber, Diced tomatoes, Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the chicken strips, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Toss until well-coated.
- Spread the chicken evenly on a sheet pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until fully cooked and browned.
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the Fresh Herb Ranch Slaw by combining cabbage, parsley, cilantro, and dill in a medium bowl.
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well-coated. Set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the oven once cooked.
- Warm the pitas in the oven for 1-2 minutes.
- Assemble the pitas by placing chicken strips on each pita, topping with the Fresh Herb Ranch Slaw, and adding optional toppings as desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
You can marinate the chicken beforehand for deeper flavor. Substitute chicken for turkey or plant-based protein for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita with slaw
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg