Description
Bright, juicy chicken, tender zucchini, and sweet peppers come together in this Easy Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry for a fresh, colorful meal that tastes like it came from your favorite bistro. This one-pan dish is perfect when you need dinner ideas fast, breakfast ideas for busy weekends, an easy dinner that still feels special, and an easy recipe to keep in your back pocket for quick breakfast leftovers, healthy snack bowls, and weeknight food ideas the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)
Instructions
1. Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, then add the chicken and toss to coat well. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours refrigerated.
2. Prepare the vegetables by slicing the zucchini into half-moons, slicing the red and yellow bell peppers into strips, slicing the red onion, halving the cherry tomatoes, and slicing the olives if using.
3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
4. In the same skillet, add the zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and red onion. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened but still crisp-tender.
5. Add the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives to the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes more, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
6. Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet and toss everything together over medium heat for 1–2 minutes so the flavors meld and the chicken reheats. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Remove from the heat and sprinkle the stir fry with crumbled feta cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot over rice, couscous, quinoa, or with warm pita bread.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the chicken—sear the pieces just until they are golden on the outside and no longer pink in the center so they stay juicy and tender in the finished stir fry.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 46
- Cholesterol: 140