Mediterranean Diet Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Diet Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables! Bursting with fresh, nutrient-packed ingredients like tender chicken, crisp red bell peppers, zucchini, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this dish is a Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece. Sautéed in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil and infused with the bold flavors of garlic, oregano, and fresh basil, this stir-fry is finished with a tangy drizzle of lemon juice and a pop of briny kalamata olives. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's the perfect quick and nutritious meal, showcasing a colorful medley of vegetables tossed with wilted baby spinach. Serve it up for a wholesome, low-carb dinner that's as delicious as it is easy to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 large zucchini
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.333 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken strips to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Thinly slice the red bell pepper and zucchini, and chop the red onion into bite-size chunks.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the red onion and garlic cloves (minced) to the skillet and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the sliced red bell pepper and zucchini, and cook for another 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them along with the cooked chicken back into the skillet.
Stir in the kalamata olives, and cook for 2 more minutes.
Add the baby spinach and toss until it wilts slightly.
Drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately, and enjoy your healthy Mediterranean Chicken Stir-Fry!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.3 g | 98% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 4830 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.8 g | ||
| Protein | 116.8 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 2338 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
