Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable Format)
Juicy chicken with fresh vegetables in classic Mediterranean flavors, ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.1 lbs 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 Steps:
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. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
03 - Add minced garlic and dried oregano to the vegetables. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
04 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until heated through and well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The whole dish comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a proper taverna
- You can swap the vegetables based on whatever is wilting in your crisper drawer
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will steam the meat instead of searing it
- Adding garlic too early makes it bitter, so wait until the vegetables are almost done
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before cooking for the best sear
- Room temperature vegetables cook more evenly than cold ones from the fridge