Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Herby Ranch (Printable)
Juicy roasted chicken and vibrant vegetables tucked into warm pitas with a creamy herby ranch sauce.
# What You'll 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 (optional)
# Step-by-step:
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 wedges, bell pepper slices, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until 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 cooking, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
07 - While the chicken and vegetables roast, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, chives, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
08 - Warm the pita breads in the oven for 2–3 minutes or in a dry skillet until pliable.
09 - Fill each warmed pita with shredded lettuce, roasted chicken, roasted vegetables, a generous drizzle of herby ranch, and crumbled feta cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything roasts on one pan so cleanup is literally just tossing some parchment paper
- The herby ranch is the kind of sauce youll want to put on everything afterwards
- You can prep the ingredients while the oven preheats and have dinner ready in under an hour
02 -
- Stir the chicken and vegetables halfway through cooking or you will end up with uneven browning and some pieces that stay pale
- Let the chicken rest for just 2 minutes before assembling so the juices redistribute and dont make your pitas soggy
03 -
- Line your sheet pan with parchment paper it is the difference between a five minute cleanup and scrubbing for twenty
- Double the ranch recipe immediately because you will want it for sandwiches salads and dipping vegetables all week