Easy Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy chicken with crisp vegetables in classic Mediterranean flavors, ready in 30 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
05 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 cups baby spinach

→ Marinade & Sauce

09 - 2 tbsp olive oil
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
13 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Garnish

16 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
18 - Lemon wedges for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine chicken strips with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing vegetables.
02 - Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
03 - Add marinated chicken to the hot pan. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
04 - Add onion and bell peppers to the same pan. Stir fry for 3 minutes until just tender.
05 - Add zucchini and garlic to the pan. Continue stir frying for another 2 minutes.
06 - Return chicken to the pan with cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2 more minutes until tomatoes soften. Add spinach and toss until wilted, about 1 minute.
07 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan in under 30 minutes
  • The Mediterranean flavors feel bright and fresh even on busy weeknights
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day as the flavors meld together
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of sear
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding any ingredients
  • The spinach looks like a lot but it cooks down dramatically
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly
  • Pat the chicken dry before marinating for better sear marks
  • Warm your serving bowls so the dish stays hot longer

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