Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and delicious Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe! In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a colorful, nutritious meal that features tender chicken and an array of fresh vegetables, all enhanced by zesty lemon and aromatic herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 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
- 1 lemon (juice only)
- Feta cheese (optional garnish)
- Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by prepping all ingredients: cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice vegetables.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Remove chicken; add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Sauté red onion and garlic for 1 minute before adding zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and seasonings. Cook until vegetables are tender-crisp (5–7 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet; mix well with sautéed vegetables and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Finish by drizzling fresh lemon juice over the stir fry, adding kalamata olives and feta cheese if desired. Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg