Flavor-Packed Chicken Pitas Creamy Slaw (Printable)

Juicy spiced chicken in warm pitas topped with crisp, creamy herb-filled ranch slaw for a vibrant satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ For the Chicken

01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp ground cumin
05 - 0.5 tsp garlic powder
06 - 0.5 tsp onion powder
07 - 0.5 tsp dried oregano
08 - 0.5 tsp salt
09 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
10 - Juice of 0.5 lemon

→ For the Creamy Herby Ranch Slaw

11 - 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
12 - 1 cup shredded carrots
13 - 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 0.5 cup mayonnaise
15 - 3 tbsp buttermilk or plain yogurt
16 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
17 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
18 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
19 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
20 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
21 - 0.5 tsp salt
22 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
23 - 1 tsp lemon juice

→ For Assembly

24 - 4 pita breads, warmed
25 - Optional: sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, extra fresh herbs

# How To Make It:

01 - 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 thoroughly. Marinate for 10-15 minutes, or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor penetration.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, fresh dill, parsley, chives, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well-combined. Add shredded cabbage, carrots, and sliced red onion. Toss until vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
04 - Cut pitas in half to form pockets or leave whole and layer fillings. Fill each pita with sliced spiced chicken and a generous portion of ranch slaw. Add optional toppings such as sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, or extra fresh herbs. Garnish and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spice rub hits that perfect smoky sweet spot that makes people ask what you put in it
  • You get crunch creaminess warmth and fresh herbs all in one handheld package
02 -
  • Warm your pitas before filling them or they will crack and spill everywhere
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing or all those juices end up on your cutting board instead of in your pita
03 -
  • Pound thicker chicken breasts to even thickness so they cook at the same rate
  • Double the slaw recipe and keep it in the fridge for quick lunches all week
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