Description
This Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and healthy one-pan dinner packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, lemon, olives, and feta cheese. Ready in just 30 minutes and full of bold Mediterranean flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 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
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping chicken and vegetables before cooking.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through (165°F). Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté red onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan. Season with oregano, basil, and thyme.
- Stir in lemon juice, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or warm pita if desired.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean