Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean chicken stir fry loaded with fresh veggies, olives, and herbs, perfect for healthy weeknight dinners ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (75g), pitted and halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (150g), halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Slice bell peppers and red onion into thin strips, halve cherry tomatoes, pit and halve olives if needed, mince garlic, and chop parsley if using.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces, season with salt, pepper, and half the oregano. Cook about 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Sauté garlic, red onion, and bell peppers for about 4 minutes until onions soften and peppers are tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Cook for 2 minutes until tomatoes soften and release juices.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Add lemon juice and remaining oregano. Toss gently to coat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with warm pita, couscous, or a green salad.
Notes
Do not skip searing the chicken for best flavor and texture. Use fresh lemon juice for brightness. Feel free to swap veggies or herbs to your liking. Keep an eye on chicken pieces to avoid overcooking. Leftovers taste better the next day. Can be made vegan by substituting chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Mediterranean chicken stir fry, healthy chicken recipe, quick dinner, easy chicken stir fry, Mediterranean diet, healthy dinner, chicken and veggies