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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry: Quick and Flavorful Delight

This Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is a quick, nutritious dish, perfect for busy weeknights packed with protein and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Can substitute with thighs for more juiciness.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can swap with kale or frozen spinach.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for even cooking.
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Substitute with yellow or green if desired.
  • 1 medium Yellow Squash Any summer squash works.
For the Aromatics
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is recommended.
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Can be replaced with Italian seasoning.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust according to spice preference.
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest Fresh is ideal, but lemon juice can be used.
For Cooking
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended for richness.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken breast dry and season with salt, black pepper, and half of the oregano. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet.
  2. Sear the chicken for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until done. Remove and let rest.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add diced red bell pepper and yellow squash, cooking for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes until they blister.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and combine with vegetables, heating through for 1-2 minutes.
  7. Add fresh spinach, remaining oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  8. Zest a lemon over the skillet, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For quicker prep, chop vegetables and marinate chicken a day in advance.

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