Ingredients
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- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry, recipe, cooking, food
