Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)

Juicy chicken and fresh vegetables with classic Mediterranean flavors, ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
03 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Aromatics & Seasonings

05 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Optional Garnish

09 - Fresh parsley, chopped
10 - Lemon wedges

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat 2 tablespoons 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 brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan. Add sliced onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and dried oregano. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
04 - Return chicken to the pan and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through and flavors are well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
05 - Plate immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one pan meaning less cleanup and more time enjoying dinner
  • The Mediterranean flavors are bright and fresh but rely on pantry staples you probably already have
  • It is naturally gluten free and packed with protein without feeling heavy
02 -
  • Work in batches if your pan is crowded because overcrowding leads to steamed instead of stir fried ingredients
  • Dried oregano needs that brief hot oil moment to release its essential oils and bloom properly
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you start because once the heat is on everything moves fast
03 -
  • Cut all ingredients to similar sizes so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Room temperature chicken sears better than cold straight from the fridge

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