Description
Indulge in a quick and healthy Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. This delightful dish features tender chicken breast sautéed with an array of fresh vegetables, including zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or a leisurely weekend dinner, this stir fry is not only satisfying but also allows you to customize it with your favorite seasonal produce. Enjoy the burst of flavors while keeping your meal nutritious and balanced.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping the chicken and slicing the vegetables.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet, then sauté onions, garlic, zucchini, red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Combine the cooked chicken with sautéed vegetables in the skillet. Season with oregano, salt, pepper, basil, and thyme.
- Finish by adding lemon juice and Kalamata olives; mix well until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg