Description
A quick and easy meal featuring roasted chicken and a refreshing herby slaw served in warm pitas, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, sliced
- ½ cup plain yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, minced
- Juice from ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- ½ small head green cabbage, shredded
- 2–3 pitas
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425ºF. In a large bowl, combine the chicken with brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and olive oil. Toss well! Then, add the lemon slices and mix for a fragrant kick.
- Spread the seasoned chicken and lemon slices on a sheet pan in a single layer. Roast for 15 minutes, then give it a good toss. Return to the oven for an additional 4–7 minutes until the chicken is caramelized and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, dill, parsley, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Once combined, fold in the shredded cabbage. Let the mixture rest for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Lightly warm the pitas until they’re soft and pliable. Fill each pita with a generous amount of slaw, followed by the roasted chicken and a handful of avocado cubes. Serve them warm and enjoy immediately!
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking. Store pitas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Not advisable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pitas, quick meal, easy dinner, weeknight recipes