Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printer-friendly)

Juicy chicken and fresh vegetables in classic Mediterranean flavors, ready in 25 minutes.

# What you'll 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

# Method:

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 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan and dinner is ready in under 30 minutes even on busy weeknights
  • The Mediterranean flavors somehow taste luxurious while being naturally gluten free and low carb
  • You can swap ingredients based on what is wilting in your crisper drawer and it still works beautifully
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan when searing chicken causes steaming instead of browning so work in batches if needed
  • Adding garlic at the very end prevents burning and bitterness that can ruin the entire dish
  • The vegetables should still have some crunch when you add the garlic because they continue cooking briefly
03 -
  • Preheat your pan for a full 2 minutes before adding oil to get the best sear on the chicken
  • Squeeze fresh lemon over the entire dish just before serving to brighten all the flavors

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