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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry: Quick, Flavorful Dinner Delight

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and zesty lemon for a delightful dining experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken breasts Boneless, skinless
For the Vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil Or any high-quality oil
  • 1 medium Zucchini Sliced into half-moons
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Diced
  • 1 medium Red onion Sliced into strips
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and halved
For Added Flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, and slice the zucchini into half-moons. Dice the red bell peppers, slice the red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic and chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the skillet, and sear for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook the sliced red onion and minced garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant. Add zucchini and red bell peppers, sauté for an additional 4-5 minutes until tender.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, toss to combine, and add cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme, and lemon juice. Stir gently for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Fold in Kalamata olives and feta cheese, let simmer for 1 minute, mixing gently. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep all ingredients before cooking for best results.

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