Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry
Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken breasts sautéed with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this healthy option balances lean protein and nutritious veggies, making it a wholesome choice for any meal. Serve it on its own or over quinoa or brown rice for a hearty finish. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this delicious one-pan wonder!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, sliced into strips
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables; cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces; season with salt and black pepper. Stir-fry until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add zucchini, bell pepper, and onion; cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and cooked chicken; mix well and heat through for an additional 3–5 minutes.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the stir fry; gently mix in crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg