Description
Looking for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner? This Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is your go-to solution! In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a colorful and flavorful dish that features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for busy evenings or meal prep, this stir fry is not only nutritious but also highly customizable—swap in your favorite veggies or proteins to suit your taste. With its vibrant presentation and delicious taste, this dish is sure to please the whole family. Enjoy it on its own, with quinoa, or wrapped in a whole grain tortilla for an easy and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into uniform pieces and chop the vegetables.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken; sauté until golden brown and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
- Toss in zucchini, bell pepper, onion, and cherry tomatoes; stir-fry for another 5 minutes.
- Incorporate olives, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, and thyme; cook for an additional two minutes.
- Remove from heat; mix in lemon juice and feta cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg