Description
How to make crispy sheet pan chicken pitas with fresh herby ranch and roasted vegetables that make weeknight dinners absolutely effortless.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large red onion, sliced into thick wedges
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into strips
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Herby Ranch
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- 4 pita breads, warmed
Instructions
- Prep Everything: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Cut chicken and vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly together.
- Make Ranch: Whisk together yogurt, mayo, dill, chives, garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate while chicken cooks.
- Season Chicken: Toss chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Let it sit for a few minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Add all vegetables to the same bowl with remaining oil and seasonings. Toss everything together until well coated and aromatic with herbs.
- Arrange Pan: Spread chicken and vegetables in a single layer on prepared sheet pan. Don’t overcrowd or everything will steam instead of getting crispy.
- Roast Together: Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender with golden edges. Internal temp should reach 165°F.
- Serve Warm: Warm pita breads and stuff with roasted chicken and vegetables. Drizzle generously with herby ranch and serve immediately while everything’s still warm.
Notes
- Don’t skip the parchment paper or vegetables will stick to the pan.
- Herby ranch tastes better after chilling for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut all ingredients similar sizes for even cooking throughout.
- Chicken thighs stay more tender than breasts in this recipe.
- Leftover ranch is perfect for salads and veggie dipping.
- Warm pitas briefly before serving for best texture and flavor.
Allergy Information: Dairy, Gluten
Nutrition
- Calories: 385 calories
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 32g
