Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in aromatic lemon-herb sauce for a healthy, satisfying meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 3.5 oz baby spinach leaves

→ Marinade & Sauce

08 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1 tsp sea salt
15 - 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

16 - ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken slices and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes (up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
02 - Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - In the same skillet, add red onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until just tender yet crisp.
04 - Add cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. Stir fry for 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften slightly.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until evenly mixed and heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with feta cheese (if using) and fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The lemon-herb marinade makes ordinary chicken taste restaurant-special
  • Its loaded with vegetables but still feels hearty and satisfying
02 -
  • Don't skip marinating the chicken, even for just 10 minutes, because it makes a noticeable difference in flavor
  • Keep the heat high and keep everything moving once the vegetables hit the pan to maintain their texture
  • Add spinach at the very end because overcooked spinach becomes unpleasantly mushy
03 -
  • Slice all your vegetables before starting to cook because stir frying happens fast
  • Pat the chicken dry before marinating so the sauce actually clings to the meat

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