Description
A vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and bold flavors that brings everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts, boneless & skinless (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided for cooking)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 2 red bell peppers (diced into chunks)
- 1 large red onion (sliced into strips)
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the chicken in the hot skillet until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the sliced red onion, minced garlic, zucchini, and red bell peppers for about 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, basil, and thyme. Stir well to combine.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture and stir in the crumbled feta cheese. Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, don’t overcrowd the skillet. Cook in batches if necessary. Customize vegetables based on the season for a fresh twist.
