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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry: A Quick Flavor Adventure

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry offers a quick and healthy meal packed with juicy chicken and vibrant veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Main protein source
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin for best taste
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Substitutions: zucchini or green beans
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced canned tomatoes work if fresh aren’t available
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Can substitute green olives or omit
  • 1 medium Red Onion Yellow onion can be a good alternative
  • 3 cloves Garlic Use fresh cloves for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Substitute with dried thyme or basil if needed
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust based on the saltiness from olives
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Vinegar can be used as an alternate
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach Can substitute with other leafy greens
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese For a creamy finish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnishing

Equipment

  • Skillet or Wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, adding olive oil until shimmering.
  2. Prepare the ingredients by dicing chicken, cutting bell pepper, halving tomatoes, and slicing onion.
  3. Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add sliced onion and garlic to the skillet, cooking until translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add bell peppers and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until they soften.
  6. Stir in cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice and baby spinach, and stir until spinach wilts.
  8. Serve hot and garnish with feta cheese or parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to mix and match vegetables according to your pantry preferences.

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