Description
A vibrant and quick Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry, packed with succulent chicken and fresh vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients first. Chop your vegetables, slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, and mince the garlic and onion.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and sear until they brown on one side.
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until fragrant.
- Incorporate the bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, stirring until they crisp up yet remain tender.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Finish with herbs and lemon juice just before serving.
- Serve hot, ideally over rice, couscous, or with a salad.
Notes
For substitutions, tofu or shrimp can be used instead of chicken. Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Chicken Stir Fry, Quick Dinner, Healthy Meal, Family Recipe