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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe That’s Quick and Flavorful

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and healthy chicken stir fry recipe, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound chicken breasts cut into uniform bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for searing and finishing
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced into chunks
  • 1 medium red onion sliced into strips
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme to taste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice added at the end
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled for topping
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Cut chicken breasts into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking. Slice zucchini into half-moons, dice red bell peppers, and slice red onion into strips. Halve cherry tomatoes and chop sun-dried tomatoes if using.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Sear for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Remove cooked chicken from the skillet, setting aside. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, and add sliced red onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Incorporate zucchini and red bell peppers. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are soft.
  5. Return the seared chicken to the pan and mix with sautéed vegetables. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sprinkle in dried oregano, basil, and thyme.
  6. Allow to mingle on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and drizzle fresh lemon juice over the stir fry.
  7. Gently fold in crumbled feta cheese, season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, ensure chicken is cut into uniform pieces and add lemon juice and fresh herbs at the end of cooking.

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