Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas Herby Ranch (Printable Version)
Juicy roasted chicken and vibrant vegetables in warm pitas with creamy herby ranch sauce.
# What You 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
# How to Make It:
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 marinated chicken pieces on one half of the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
04 - In a separate bowl, toss the red onion, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the vegetables on the other half of the sheet pan.
05 - Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
06 - While the chicken and vegetables roast, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, parsley, dill, chives, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
07 - Warm the pita breads in the oven for 2–3 minutes or in a dry skillet until pliable.
08 - Fill each warmed pita with shredded lettuce, roasted chicken, vegetables, a generous drizzle of herby ranch sauce, and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything roasts on one pan, so cleanup is literally just throwing away parchment paper
- The homemade ranch is so good you will want to put it on everything else you cook
02 -
- D overcrowd the sheet pan or the chicken will steam instead of roast, use two pans if needed
- The ranch needs to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the garlic mellow out and flavors meld
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before tossing it with the spices, this helps the coating stick and the chicken brown better
- Use a box grater to mince the garlic for the ranch, it creates a finer texture than chopping