Description
Flavor-Packed Chicken Pitas are a delicious meal featuring grilled chicken marinated in spices, paired with a creamy herby ranch slaw, all wrapped in warm pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 0.5 lemon
- 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 pita breads, warmed
- Sliced cucumbers, optional
- Cherry tomatoes, optional
- Fresh herbs for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor development.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Make the Herby Ranch Slaw: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, parsley, chives, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth. Add cabbage, carrots, and red onion, then toss to coat evenly.
- Assemble the Pitas: Cut pita breads in half to form pockets or keep whole and layer fillings. Fill each pita with sliced chicken, a generous portion of ranch slaw, and optional toppings such as cucumbers or tomatoes. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances the flavor.
- Fresh herbs can be substituted based on preference.
- Adjust the slaw ingredients for personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg