Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Print version)

Tender chicken and colorful vegetables in a zesty lemon-herb sauce for a quick, healthy dinner ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 3.5 oz baby spinach leaves

→ Marinade & Sauce

08 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1 tsp sea salt
15 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

16 - 0.33 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How To Make It:

01 - In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken slices and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes up to 1 hour for deeper flavor.
02 - Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - In the same skillet, add red onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until just tender yet crisp.
04 - Add cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. Stir fry for 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften slightly.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until evenly mixed and heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with feta cheese if using and fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade does double duty, infusing the chicken with bright Mediterranean flavors while also creating a natural sauce
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, making weeknight dinner feel special without the cleanup
  • The vegetables stay crisp and colorful, turning an ordinary stir fry into something beautiful
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken or it will steam instead of sear, working in batches if necessary
  • The vegetables continue cooking after you add the chicken back in, so pull them from the heat while they still have some crunch
  • Feta cheese can become rubbery if overheated, which is why it is added at the very end as a garnish
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly and nothing turns to mush before the rest is done
  • Have all ingredients prepped and measured before you start cooking because stir fry moves fast once the heat is on

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