A delicious and easy recipe for chicken pitas filled with fresh veggies and drizzled with herby ranch dressing.
Author:info-tashitastesnailzspagmail-com
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 pita breads
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a light coating of oil.
In a large bowl, toss the chicken breasts with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
Arrange the seasoned chicken on the sheet pan in a single layer and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
While the chicken bakes, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped chives, chopped dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl to make the herby ranch.
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips or bite-sized pieces.
Warm the pita breads in the oven for 2–3 minutes or wrap in foil and heat briefly.
To assemble, open each pita pocket, spread a generous spoonful of herby ranch inside, then fill with sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, romaine lettuce, and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Serve immediately with extra herby ranch on the side for dipping.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken a few hours in advance or overnight. Feel free to swap ingredients for unique variations.