Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable Format)
Tender chicken with crisp vegetables in a light lemon-herb sauce
# What You 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 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1 tsp sea salt
15 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
16 - ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add sliced chicken and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 1 hour for enhanced flavor.
02 - Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and sauté for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add red onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
04 - Stir in cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. Cook for 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes begin to soften.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet. Toss all ingredients together for 1–2 minutes until evenly mixed and heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed. Remove from heat and top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- Everything cooks in one pan in under 20 minutes, so weeknight dinners feel fancy without the fuss
- The vegetables stay crisp and colorful, making each bite feel fresh and vibrant
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- Slicing the chicken against the grain and not overcooking it is the difference between tender bites and tough, dry strips
- Working in batches if your pan is crowded prevents the chicken from steaming instead of searing
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- Preheat your pan properly so the chicken sears rather than steams, developing those golden brown flavorful bits
- Do not overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of stir fry, losing that beautiful crisp texture