Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken with crisp vegetables in classic Mediterranean flavors, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Marinade & Sauce
09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
16 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
18 - Lemon wedges for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine chicken strips with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
02 - Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add marinated chicken to the hot pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
04 - Add onion and bell peppers to the same pan. Stir fry for 3 minutes until just tender and beginning to caramelize.
05 - Add zucchini and garlic to the pan. Continue stir frying for 2 minutes until zucchini is crisp-tender and fragrant.
06 - Return chicken to the pan along with cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften and release juices.
07 - Add spinach and toss gently until just wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat immediately.
08 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get that satisfying takeout feel without the heavy grease or unknown ingredients
- The vegetables stay perfectly crisp tender while the chicken stays juicy throughout
02 -
- overcrowding the pan will steam everything instead of stir frying it, so use your largest skillet or cook in batches if necessary
- Letting the chicken marinate even for just 10 minutes makes a noticeable difference in flavor penetration
03 -
- Preheat your pan properly before adding any ingredients for the best sear
- Keep all ingredients cut to similar sizes so everything cooks evenly