Zesty Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry in Just 30 Minutes
Experience a burst of flavor with our Zesty Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry, ready in just 30 minutes! This vibrant dish combines tender chicken breast with an array of colorful vegetables, creating a quick yet impressive meal perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. Infused with zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fragrant herbs, this stir fry is not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients. Ideal for meal prep or a satisfying dinner, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite veggies or grains. Enjoy the ease of one-pan cooking that leaves you more time to savor your meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Optional: ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Optional: 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until browned and fully cooked (6-8 minutes per side). Remove from pan and slice.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic, sliced onion, zucchini, and bell peppers; sauté until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried herbs; mix well.
- Return chicken to the skillet; toss to combine and heat through. Squeeze lemon juice over before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg