Description
A comforting dish featuring warm pitas filled with juicy spiced chicken and topped with a vibrant slaw, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 whole wheat pitas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, dill)
- 2 lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss boneless chicken thighs with olive oil and spices in a bowl.
- Spread the chicken on a sheet pan and roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Mix together shredded cabbage, carrots, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs in a separate bowl to make the slaw.
- Serve the roasted chicken in whole wheat pitas, topping with slaw and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prepare chicken and slaw the day before and store in the fridge. Use an air fryer for crisper chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken pita, sheet pan dinner, easy recipes, Mediterranean food, healthy meals