Description
A quick and flavorful recipe featuring roasted chicken breasts served in warm pita breads with a fresh and tangy herby ranch slaw. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual lunch.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Slaw and Dressing
- 1 cup shredded green or red cabbage
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
Additional
- 4 fresh pita breads
- Optional: sliced tomatoes or cucumbers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Meanwhile, prepare your vegetables by chopping any additional vegetables you plan to garnish with and shredding the cabbage for the slaw.
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Roast Chicken: Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), indicating it is fully cooked.
- Make Herby Ranch Slaw: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Add the shredded cabbage along with chopped fresh parsley and dill, then toss everything until the cabbage is well coated with the dressing and herbs.
- Assemble Pitas: Slice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Stuff each pita bread with the chicken pieces and a generous amount of the herby ranch slaw.
- Serve: Serve the chicken pitas immediately. For a fresh touch, optionally garnish with sliced tomatoes or cucumbers as desired.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with boneless thighs for juicier meat.
- Use gluten-free pita bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prepare the slaw in advance and keep chilled for even better flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preference, adding more herbs for extra freshness.
- Leftover chicken can be used in salads or wraps for next-day meals.
