Description
Bite into the irresistible crunch of oven-baked chicken tenders wrapped in warm pita bread, topped with sweet corn and bacon salsa, and finished with a drizzle of creamy herby ranch. This quick and easy dinner idea is perfect for busy weeknights and brings bold, zesty flavors with every bite. Whether you’re looking for a fast lunch, a healthy snack, or new food ideas to brighten up your weekly menu, these pitas check all the boxes. Great for anyone craving a creative twist on classic chicken dinners, and ideal for meal prepping too.
Ingredients
0.75 lb chicken tenders
0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp cornstarch
0.5 tsp garlic powder
0.5 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
4 pita breads
1 cup corn kernels
4 slices cooked bacon
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
0.5 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tbsp buttermilk
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped dill
0.25 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment.
2. Toss chicken tenders with olive oil.
3. In a bowl, mix panko, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Coat chicken evenly in breadcrumb mix and place on the pan.
5. Spray chicken lightly with oil and bake 20–22 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil 2 minutes for extra crunch.
6. Mix sour cream, buttermilk, parsley, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for herby ranch. Chill.
7. Lightly sauté corn, then mix with crumbled bacon and chopped cilantro.
8. Warm pita breads. Assemble with chicken, salsa, and drizzle with herby ranch.
Notes
For extra crunch, don’t skip the broil step at the end.
Greek yogurt makes a tangier, protein-rich ranch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy dinner, chicken pita, healthy snack, quick lunch, herby ranch