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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry: Quick, Flavorful, and Nourishing

This Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and aromatic herbs for a delicious meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast Can substitute with chicken thighs for added juiciness.
For the Veggies
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can use frozen spinach; thaw and drain excess moisture.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Substitute with whole or grape tomatoes if needed.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Try using yellow or orange sweet peppers for variety.
  • 1 cup Yellow Squash Zucchini works as a great substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Replace with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder if short on fresh garlic.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with avocado or vegetable oil.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Basil or thyme are good alternatives.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Omit for a milder version.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Swap in fresh lime juice for a zesty twist.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breast dry with paper towels, then season it generously with salt, black pepper, and half of the dried oregano. Let it rest for about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken breast gently to the pan, cooking for 5-6 minutes until golden-brown, flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and keep warm.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and lower the heat. Toss in minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Introduce diced red bell pepper and sliced yellow squash to the skillet. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until softened but still crunchy.
  5. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release their juices.
  6. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, fold in fresh spinach, remaining oregano, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts and everything is heated through.
  7. Remove from heat, zest a lemon over the stir fry, taste and season with extra salt and pepper. Serve hot on its own or over rice or couscous.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is versatile; adapt with vegetarian options such as tofu or chickpeas.

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