Here’s a fun and easy recipe for Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas that packs a punch with its salty, briny, and crunchy flavors! You’ll need some chicken, bell peppers, and a few other tasty ingredients to whip up this delicious meal.
Ingredients:
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- Black pepper, to taste
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For the Peppers:
- 2-3 bell peppers, sliced
- Olive oil and salt for seasoning
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For the Tzatziki:
- 3/4 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (squeeze out excess water over the sink)
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pepper, to taste
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Additional Fixings:
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 6 pieces of flatbread (like pita, naan, or socca)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine all the chicken ingredients and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Tzatziki: Mix all the tzatziki ingredients in another bowl and set aside.
- Cook the Peppers: On a sheet pan, toss the sliced peppers with some olive oil and salt.
- Cook the Chicken: On another sheet pan, spread out the marinated chicken pieces.
- Roast: Place both pans in the oven and roast for 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the peppers are nicely browned.
- Serve: Arrange the chicken, peppers, tzatziki, and other fixings on a big platter. Let everyone build their own pitas, bowls, or salads with these delicious ingredients.
Enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together. It’s all about mixing and matching to create a meal that’s uniquely yours!
