Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and easy Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a burst of zesty herbs. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, as it combines fresh ingredients like zucchini, bell peppers, and olives with creamy feta and a tangy lemon finish. Serve it over rice or enjoy it on its own for a nutritious and satisfying dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 cloves garlic
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes). Remove chicken from the pan.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté onions until soft (about 3 minutes). Add garlic, zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook until tender (5–7 minutes).
- Return chicken to skillet, toss with dried herbs (oregano, basil, thyme), and mix well.
- Finish with fresh lemon juice, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg