Mediterranean Diet Classic Stir-Fried Chicken
Elevate your weeknight meals with this Mediterranean Diet Classic Stir-Fried Chicken, a wholesome and flavorful dish that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Packed with vibrant vegetables like red bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, this recipe brings the fresh, sunny flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your table. Tender chicken strips are stir-fried to perfection in heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, then complemented by aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant dried oregano. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional briny olives add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free and nutrient-rich meal is perfect for busy nights or anyone following a Mediterranean lifestyle. Serve it on its own, over quinoa, or alongside a crisp green salad for a satisfying, balanced dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 small red onion
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 medium lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup olives (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by preparing your ingredients: thinly slice the chicken breasts into strips; slice the red bell pepper and zucchini into thin strips; finely slice the red onion; halve the cherry tomatoes; mince the garlic cloves; and roughly chop the parsley.
Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken strips to the hot skillet, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and sauté the chicken, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sliced red onion and bell pepper to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender.
Add the zucchini to the skillet and continue to stir-fry for another 3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return the chicken to the skillet, add the halved cherry tomatoes, and sprinkle the dried oregano over the mixture. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat the chicken and tomatoes.
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stir well, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if necessary.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve hot, garnished with olives if desired. Enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Classic Stir-Fried Chicken!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1643 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.7 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3939 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.1 g | ||
| Protein | 160.0 g | 320% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 387 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 5744 mg | 122% | |
*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.
