Description
A quick and flavorful Mediterranean chicken stir fry with tender vegetables and savory olives, ideal for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 Lemon (juice only)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients and chop everything before cooking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until edges are golden and juices run clear, then remove from pan.
- Add remaining oil to the pan, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, then add zucchini and bell pepper until they begin to soften.
- Return chicken to the pan with cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and dried herbs. Toss gently to combine.
- Finish with lemon juice, stir in olives, and sprinkle feta over the top. Adjust seasoning as necessary and serve with parsley on top.
Notes
This dish can be served over rice, couscous, or baby greens. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg