Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Print version)

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in a light lemon-herb sauce. Ready in 35 minutes for a satisfying Mediterranean meal.

# What you'll 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 make it:

01 - In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken slices and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 10 minutes, up to 1 hour for deeper flavor.
02 - Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté for 4–5 minutes until lightly golden and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
03 - In the same skillet, add red onion, bell peppers, and zucchini. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until just tender yet crisp.
04 - Add cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. Stir fry for 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts and tomatoes soften slightly.
05 - Return chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes until evenly mixed and heated through. Adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with feta cheese (if using) and fresh parsley before serving.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • The bright lemon herb marinade makes the chicken incredibly tender and flavorful
  • It transforms ordinary vegetables into something restaurant worthy with minimal effort
  • The entire dinner cooks in one pan which means less cleanup and more time enjoying your meal
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd your pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear
  • Let the chicken marinate for the full 10 minutes even if you are in a rush
  • Squeeze the excess marinade off the chicken before cooking to prevent splattering
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the best sear on the chicken
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding any ingredients for better browning
  • Taste a piece of chicken before removing it from the heat to ensure perfect seasoning

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