Description
A vibrant and flavorful stir fry featuring juicy chicken and colorful Mediterranean vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop all vegetables and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and onion, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Sprinkle with oregano, basil, olives, and feta cheese; squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and toss to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve warm over brown rice, quinoa, or whole-grain pasta.
Notes
Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken stir fry, Mediterranean recipe, quick dinner, healthy meal, family favorite