Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: Mediterranean Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Description A vibrant one-skillet dish featuring tender chicken, colorful vegetables, briny olives, and tangy feta, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, boneless & skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 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 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, optional garnish
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Instructions

  1. Prepare everything first, washing and chopping vegetables, halving cherry tomatoes, slicing zucchini and onion, chopping sun-dried tomatoes, pitting olives, and mincing garlic.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Toss the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and half the oregano.
  4. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Remove the chicken and tent with foil to keep warm.
  6. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet, then sauté sliced onion and minced garlic for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Stir in zucchini, red bell peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook until tender-crisp, about 4–6 minutes.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet, add cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, remaining oregano, basil, thyme, and lemon juice. Toss and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat, sprinkle with feta and garnish with parsley.
  10. Serve over grains, with bread, or as a salad on greens.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. For a lighter version, skip the feta or substitute with firm tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.