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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Ready in 30 Minutes

This Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is a colorful and flavorful dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for a quick family dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil can replace with vegetable oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 1 Zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1 Red bell pepper diced into chunks
  • 1 Red onion diced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 Juice Lemon freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped, optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all fresh ingredients. Chop chicken, season with salt and pepper. Dice red onion, slice zucchini, prepare red bell peppers and cherry tomatoes. Mince garlic and chop sun-dried tomatoes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and sear for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté red onion and garlic for about 2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  4. Add zucchini and red bell peppers, cook for 4-5 minutes until they are tender yet vibrant.
  5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, and thyme. Stir gently and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture.
  6. Fold in Kalamata olives and feta cheese just before serving. Heat through for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

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