Description
A simple recipe for baked chicken pieces served in pita bread with a homemade herby ranch sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 medium pita breads
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned chicken in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the herby ranch. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, chives, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Warm the pita breads according to package directions (you can warm them in the oven during the last few minutes of chicken cooking or briefly microwave them).
- Assemble the pitas: Open each pita bread. Fill with a portion of the baked chicken. Top with a generous drizzle of the herby ranch sauce and your desired optional toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer a richer flavor.
- Make the herby ranch sauce up to one day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator.
- If you do not have fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill, 1/2 teaspoon of dried chives, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: sheet pan chicken, pita bread, herby ranch, easy dinner, baked chicken