Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry
A vibrant stir fry featuring juicy chicken, crisp zucchini, and sweet cherry tomatoes, perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil For cooking
- 1 medium Zucchini Chopped
- 1 large Red bell pepper Chopped
- 1 medium Red onion Chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by cutting the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the chicken cooks, chop the zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add the chopped vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Mince the garlic and add it to the pan along with the Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme, and lemon juice. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For flavor enhancement, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. Customize by swapping in seasonal vegetables like asparagus or eggplant. For serving, consider adding fresh lemon wedges for extra zing.