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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

A colorful and flavorful one-pan dish featuring chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty lemon finish, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main 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 garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop all your vegetables and chicken to keep the flow smooth during cooking.
Cooking
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
  2. In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil, and sauté onions, garlic, and vegetables for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken back to the pan, season with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme; toss everything together.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice over the mix, add olives and feta, then serve hot.

Notes

Serve this stir fry over fluffy quinoa or a bed of couscous for added texture. Garnish with fresh parsley and pair with crusty bread.