Name: Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless & skinless (cut into bite-sized pieces); 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (divided for cooking); 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 for garnish)

Description

A quick and colorful Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry packed with vibrant flavors and nutritious vegetables.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless & skinless (cut into bite-sized pieces)
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil (divided for cooking)
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 for garnish)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Sear until golden brown and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until the vegetables are tender, around 5-7 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle in the dried oregano, basil, and thyme. Toss everything together and let the flavors meld for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat, then stir in lemon juice, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Mix well.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for a couple of hours before cooking. You can also add a splash of white wine while sautéing the vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken, Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Healthy Meal