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Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

This Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dinner packed with tender chicken, colorful vegetables, olives, and a bright lemon-garlic stir fry sauce. Inspired by classic Mediterranean food and Greek recipes, this easy chicken stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights. Light yet satisfying, it’s one of the best simple chicken recipes for flavorful dinner ideas with chicken that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Vegetables
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 small red onion sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • Mediterranean Stir Fry Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional for Serving
  • Crumbled feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley
  • Cooked rice or noodles

Method
 

  1. Season the Chicken
  2. In a bowl, toss sliced chicken with olive oil, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Prepare the Sauce
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  5. Cook the Chicken
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil.
  7. Cook chicken in a single layer for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  8. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  9. Cook the Vegetables
  10. In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed.
  11. Add bell peppers, zucchini, and onion. Stir fry for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  12. Add cherry tomatoes and olives. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  13. Combine and Finish
  14. Return cooked chicken to the skillet.
  15. Pour the prepared Mediterranean stir fry sauce over everything.
  16. Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes until fully coated and heated through.
  17. Serve
  18. Serve warm over rice, quinoa, or as a chicken stir fry with noodles. Garnish with feta cheese and fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Slice chicken thinly for faster cooking.
Do not overcrowd the pan for best texture.
Add red pepper flakes for heat if desired.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For meal prep, keep sauce separate until reheating.