Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas for a Juicy and Easy Weeknight Meal
Enjoy a delicious and simple dinner with these Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: sheet pan
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pitas
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken and coat well.
- Spread the chicken on a sheet pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Warm the pitas in the oven for the last few minutes of cooking.
- Once the chicken is done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Slice the chicken and fill each pita with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking.
- Feel free to add other toppings like feta cheese or red onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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