Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)

Juicy chicken with bell peppers, zucchini, and aromatic Mediterranean flavors in a quick 25-minute meal.

# 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 It:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add chicken strips to the hot pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and dried oregano. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until chicken is heated through and flavors are well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Transfer to serving plates and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes making it perfect for those nights when takeout sounds tempting but you want something real
  • The combination of tender chicken and crisp vegetables in olive oil creates those restaurant quality flavors without any heavy cream or bottled sauces
02 -
  • Removing the chicken before cooking the vegetables prevents it from drying out while the veggies finish
  • Adding garlic at the very end keeps its flavor bright and prevents any bitter burnt taste
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables to similar thickness so they finish cooking at the same time
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon right before serving brightens all the flavors

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