Name: Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless & skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces; 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; Salt & black pepper, to taste; 2 medium Zucchini, sliced into half moons; 2 Red bell peppers, diced into chunks; 1 large Red onion, sliced into strips; 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 1/4 cup Sun dried tomatoes, chopped; 2 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Dried basil; 1/2 tsp Dried thyme; 1 Lemon, juice only; 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, optional garnish

Description

A quick and flavorful Mediterranean chicken stir fry packed with vibrant vegetables, tangy olives, and creamy feta, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless & skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 medium Zucchini, sliced into half moons
2 Red bell peppers, diced into chunks
1 large Red onion, sliced into strips
2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
4 cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 cup Sun dried tomatoes, chopped
2 tsp Dried oregano
1 tsp Dried basil
1/2 tsp Dried thyme
1 Lemon, juice only
0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp Fresh parsley, optional garnish

Instructions

Prep ingredients and chop everything before cooking.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Sear chicken for about 6 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Remove chicken and keep warm on a plate.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Toss in zucchini and red bell peppers, sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes.
Add sun dried tomatoes and mix well.
Add cherry tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until cherry tomatoes blister.
Combine chicken and vegetables, toss everything, and let cook for a minute or two.
Add lemon juice, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta. Stir gently and serve hot.

Notes

Great as leftovers, can be paired with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: chicken stir fry, Mediterranean chicken, quick dinner, healthy meals