Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)
A quick, healthy skillet dish featuring juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean herbs in under 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# 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 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 serving plates and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like something you'd order at a proper Mediterranean restaurant
- The ingredient list stays short while still packing huge flavor from dried oregano and fresh vegetables
02 -
- Never crowd your pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear and you'll miss that golden color
- Add garlic last or it will burn and turn bitter which changes the whole flavor profile
03 -
- Pat your chicken dry with paper towels before cooking to get better browning
- Cut all your vegetables to similar thickness so they finish cooking at the same time