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A vibrant Mediterranean chicken stir fry recipe in a skillet.

10-Minute Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry

This quick and easy Mediterranean chicken stir-fry comes together in just 10 minutes, featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-oregano sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese for garnish
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Prepare Your Ingredients
  1. Thinly slice the chicken, red bell pepper, and red onion; pit and halve the Kalamata olives. Whisk together lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth for the sauce, then set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat with olive oil until shimmering. Add thinly sliced chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 1-2 minutes until golden brown on one side, then stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Stir-Fry Veggies
  1. Add the sliced red bell pepper and red onion to the same pan and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften but retain a slight crunch.
Combine and Sauce
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables, add the chopped spinach and Kalamata olives, then pour the whisked sauce over everything.
Finish and Serve
  1. Toss everything together quickly for 1 minute to wilt the spinach and coat all ingredients with the sauce. Remove from heat, garnish with crumbled feta cheese, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a subtle kick. Serve this stir-fry over couscous or rice for a more complete meal, or enjoy it as a light and flavorful low-carb option. This dish is also great for meal prep; simply store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.