Description
Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe: Wholesome 30-Minute Delight is a vibrant and flavorful dish that makes weeknight dinners effortless. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this colorful stir fry, featuring tender chicken and an array of fresh vegetables. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and aromatic herbs creates a rich Mediterranean flavor that will satisfy your family’s taste buds while keeping it healthy. Perfect for busy evenings or meal prep, this dish is versatile enough to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins. Enjoy it over quinoa, in lettuce wraps, or with whole wheat pita for a complete 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
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Optional: feta cheese and fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables and chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season lightly; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add zucchini, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes until veggies are tender yet crisp.
- Season with oregano, basil, thyme, and lemon juice; simmer for another minute.
- Remove from heat; top with feta cheese if desired and garnish with parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg