Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable version)
Ready in 25 minutes with just 7 ingredients, this vibrant one-pan dish combines juicy chicken with crisp vegetables and classic Mediterranean flavors for an easy weeknight dinner.
# 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
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnish
09 - Fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Lemon wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pan. Add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
03 - Add minced garlic and dried oregano; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Return chicken to the pan and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes, ensuring chicken is heated through and flavors are combined. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Its on the table in 25 minutes but tastes like something you simmered all afternoon
- The clean bright flavors make you feel like youre eating at a seaside taverna
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the pan or your chicken will steam instead of sear
- Everything keeps cooking after you turn off the heat so pull vegetables while they still have some bite
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before cooking for the best sear
- Let your vegetables continue cooking in the residual heat while you plate everything