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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe: Wholesome 30-Minute Delight recipe card

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

A quick Mediterranean chicken stir fry with bright vegetables, olives, and feta, ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 skillet
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced into half moons
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives halved
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels, then season with half of the salt and half of the black pepper.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until shimmering.
  3. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes; transfer the chicken to a plate and keep the skillet on the heat.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet, then add the red onion, garlic, zucchini, and red bell pepper, and sauté, stirring often, until tender crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes until they just begin to soften.
  6. Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, then add the sun dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, oregano, basil, thyme, remaining salt, and remaining black pepper, and toss to combine.
  7. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes until everything is heated through and the flavors meld.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat, drizzle in the lemon juice, and toss gently.
  9. Sprinkle the stir fry with feta cheese and parsley, toss lightly, and serve hot.

Notes

- Serve this Mediterranean chicken stir fry over rice, quinoa, couscous, or with warm pita to make it a complete meal.
- For a dairy free version, omit the feta cheese and finish with extra olive oil and a few toasted nuts for richness.
- Cut the chicken and vegetables into similar size pieces so they cook evenly and stay tender.
- If the pan feels crowded, sear the chicken in two batches to keep good browning and avoid steaming.