Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)
Juicy chicken with fresh vegetables in classic Mediterranean flavors. Ready in 25 minutes with just 7 simple ingredients.
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1.1 lb 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
→ Optional Garnish
08 - Fresh parsley, chopped
09 - Lemon wedges
# How To Make:
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 and cooked through. Remove 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.
03 - Add minced garlic and dried oregano to the vegetables. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Return chicken to the pan and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- The combination of oregano and fresh vegetables makes you feel like youre dining on a Greek island
- Leftovers reheat beautifully for next day lunches that actually taste better
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will steam your ingredients instead of stir frying them so work in batches if needed
- Letting the pan get properly hot before adding ingredients creates those beautiful caramelized edges
- The vegetables continue cooking after you add the chicken back in so do not overcook them in the previous step
03 -
- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before cutting it for better browning
- Let the pan heat up properly between each addition of ingredients