Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas
Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki is a delicious and fun meal that everyone can enjoy. This recipe is great for family dinners, and it's not too hard to make. You’ll love how easy it is to throw everything on a sheet pan and let the oven do the work. Once cooked, you can build your own pitas, making it perfect for everyone at the table!
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is not just tasty; it's also flexible! You can use fresh veggies, customize your toppings, and adjust the spices to match your family's taste. Plus, it’s a one-pan meal, meaning less mess to clean up in the kitchen! Perfect for busy nights or weekend get-togethers with friends and family.
How to Make Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 3 cloves 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
- 2-3 bell peppers, sliced
- olive oil and salt
For the tzatziki:
- 3/4 c. full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup shredded cucumber (after grating it give them a little squeeze over the sink to get rid of excess water)
- 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
For topping:
- 1 diced cucumber
- 1/2 diced red onion
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 6 pieces pita or naan or socca
Directions:
- Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees. Combine the chicken with garlic, olive oil lemon juice, cumin- smoked paprika salt curry powder black pepper in a bowl. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Combine all of the ingredients for tzaziki in a bowl and set aside as you allow your chicken to marinate.
- Mix the sliced peppers in a baking tray with olive oil and salt. On a separate baking sheet, lay out your marinated chicken tenders. Bake in the oven for 10 -15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and peppers are golden brown.
- Place the chicken and peppers onto a large serving platter or another sheet pan with tzatziki on it & all toppings. Have everyone make their own pitas, bowls or salads I am a firm believer that the brine people eat pickles in is an excellent sports drink, so it works for me.
Instructions for serving Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki
Serve the chicken and peppers on a large platter family-style accompanied by all of the tzatziki ingredients etc. It just means that every individual can customize their own delicious pitas, and it definitely makes the meal feel more festive!
Storage Tips for Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki
Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container, refrigerated for up to 3 days. You should separate the chicken and tzatziki from the flatbread & veggies as they will keep much better this way! And when you're ready to eat, just reheat the chicken and peppers in the microwave or oven!
Sheet Pan Chicken Pitas with Tzatziki Tips
- Cut the chicken into very thin strips so that it cooks uniformly.
- Make sure not to skimp on the marinating; that is what really adds flavor to this chicken!
- You can roast some zucchini or red onion along with the peppers if you like something a bit more weighty.
Variation
Chicken can be easily replaced with other proteins: shrimp or tofu. If you see it demurely sweet and proud, would his pride suitably adjusted with just a little more cooking time if he needed? Feel free to top with some sliced jalapeños if you want a little extra heat!
FAQs
- You can but the tzatziki is best made fresh. Yes! The spread: You can prep the tzatziki a day in advance and store it in an air-tight container. It will be even tastier as the flavors combine.
- Can I use frozen chicken? One tip, try to use fresh chicken and not frozen. Defrost completely if using frozen before marinating.
- Can I use another kind of flatbreads? Use pita, instead of a tortilla with naan or socca. Use whichever you prefer, including both if needed!
