Description
Experience a burst of Mediterranean flavors with this quick and healthy Chicken Stir Fry! Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines tender chicken breast with an array of vibrant vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon juice, each bite is a delicious blend of taste and nutrition. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan meal requires minimal cleanup, allowing you to enjoy more time with your loved ones. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a heartier option, and delight in the creamy feta that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 red bell peppers
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Once hot, sear chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, zucchini, red bell peppers until tender (4-5 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet; combine evenly with vegetables.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the stir fry; mix in olives and crumbled feta. Heat through for another minute before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg