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Savor the Flavors of Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Made Easy

Learn how to make delicious Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional but highly recommended!)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Substitution suggestions: If you don’t have red or yellow bell peppers on hand, green bell peppers work just fine, although the flavor will be a little less sweet. For a dairy-free option, skip the feta or swap it for toasted pine nuts for crunch. If you want to add more veggies, zucchini or mushrooms are great additions.

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Toss in the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, and red onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften but still have a little crunch.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it—garlic cooks fast!
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the cherry tomatoes and baby spinach. Cook for 2-3 minutes, just until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes begin to soften.
  5. Sprinkle the dried oregano over the mixture and squeeze in the lemon juice. Stir well to combine and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Tip from my kitchen: When my husband and I first tried this recipe, I was worried the spinach would get lost in the stir fry, but it actually adds the perfect pop of color and a subtle earthiness that I now can’t skip.

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry, recipe, cooking, food