Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)
Juicy chicken with bell peppers, zucchini, and aromatic Mediterranean flavors 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
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Garnish
09 - Fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Lemon wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. 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.
02 - 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.
03 - Add the minced garlic and dried oregano; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Return the chicken to the pan and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through and flavors are combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan, which means your sink stays halfway decent after dinner
- The Mediterranean flavors hit that perfect spot between comforting and light
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
- Crowding the pan makes the chicken steam instead of sear, so use your largest skillet or cook in batches
- Garlic burns faster than you think, so have your vegetables ready before tossing it in
- Dried oregano needs that quick heat bloom to release its oils properly
03 -
- Pat the chicken dry before cooking for better browning
- Keep the heat high enough that you hear a steady sizzle but not so high that the oil smokes