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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry: Easy One-Pan Delight

Quick and flavorful Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry that brings together vibrant ingredients in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breast or chicken thighs for juicier texture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado/vegetable oil
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach or thawed and drained frozen spinach
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or whole/grape tomatoes
  • 1 piece Red Bell Pepper or yellow/orange sweet peppers
  • 1 piece Yellow Squash or zucchini
  • 2 cloves Garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or basil/thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit for milder dish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest or fresh lime juice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breast dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and half of the dried oregano; rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add red bell pepper and yellow squash; cook for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan with spinach, remaining oregano, and red pepper flakes; stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, zest a lemon on top, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, optionally over rice or couscous.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep vegetables and marinate chicken up to 24 hours in advance for quick cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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