Description
Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry with juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and flavorful Mediterranean spices. A quick, delicious, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves, minced
- Red onion, sliced
- Red bell peppers, sliced
- Zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- Dried oregano
- Dried thyme
- Lemon, zested and juiced
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Start by patting the chicken pieces dry with paper towels—this crucial step ensures proper browning. Season generously with salt, pepper, and half of the dried oregano. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Transfer to a clean plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Step 2: Cook the Aromatics In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Reduce heat to medium and add the sliced red onion, cooking for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for just 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. This aromatic base will infuse the entire Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry with depth.
- Step 3: Add the Vegetables Increase heat to medium-high and add the bell peppers and zucchini to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften but still maintain some crispness. Add the cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, remaining dried oregano, dried thyme, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to release their juices.
- Step 4: Combine and Finish Return the chicken to the pan along with any accumulated juices—these contain valuable flavor! Gently toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until the chicken is reheated. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley just before serving your Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 calories per serving
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg