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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

Easy Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry to Brighten Your Weeknight

Quick Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables, ready in 30 minutes for a delightful weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast can substitute with turkey or lamb
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 medium zucchini can substitute with broccoli or snap peas
  • 1 medium red bell pepper can substitute with green bell pepper
  • 1 medium red onion can substitute with yellow onion or shallots
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes can substitute with any small tomato variety
  • 2 cloves garlic can use garlic powder if needed
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice vinegar can be used as substitute
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese omit for dairy-free or can substitute with goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup olives can substitute with capers
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, basil) can use dried herbs in a bind

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry
  1. Prep all ingredients: chop zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, slice chicken breast, mince garlic, and halve cherry tomatoes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breast for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté red onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes. Add zucchini and red bell peppers, cooking for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, toss to combine, and let cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Drizzle lemon juice over the stir fry, add cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese; mix well and heat through for 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.

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