Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and bold lemon-herb flavors for a quick, healthy, and satisfying weeknight meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, halved and sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients before cooking by slicing chicken and chopping vegetables.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme, and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté red onion, bell peppers, and zucchini for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender.
4. Stir in garlic and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes begin to soften.
5. Return chicken to the pan and add olives. Squeeze in lemon juice and toss everything together.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with parsley and optional feta, then serve hot.
Notes
Have all ingredients prepped before starting, as stir frying cooks quickly.
Customize with additional vegetables like mushrooms or spinach.
Substitute chicken with tofu or lamb for variation.
Serve with rice, couscous, or warm pita for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg