Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Print Version)
Juicy chicken with fresh vegetables in Mediterranean flavors, ready in 25 minutes
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized strips
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
→ Optional Garnish
08 - Fresh parsley, chopped
09 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make:
01 - Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the chicken strips and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
04 - Add the minced garlic and dried oregano; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything together for 1–2 minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through and flavors are combined.
06 - Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The entire dish comes together in 25 minutes start to finish, making it perfect for those nights when cooking feels like too much effort but you still want something homemade and nourishing.
- You only need 7 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, yet the flavors taste like something you would order at a Mediterranean restaurant.
02 -
- Do not overcrowd your pan when cooking the chicken, or it will steam instead of getting that gorgeous golden sear that adds so much flavor.
- Adding garlic at the very end prevents it from burning and turning bitter, which would ruin the fresh taste of the entire dish.
03 -
- Cutting all your vegetables into similar sizes ensures they cook evenly and you do not end up with some pieces undercooked while others are too soft.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in a skillet over medium heat, though I rarely have any because this dish is so popular.