Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
This vibrant Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes is a weeknight lifesaver, bursting with the bright flavors of lemon, oregano, and garlic. After extensive testing, I’ve perfected this one-pan method to ensure juicy chicken and crisp-tender vegetables every time. It’s a wholesome, satisfying meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow squash, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breast pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, black pepper, and half of the dried oregano.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden-brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Add remaining olive oil, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add bell pepper and squash. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add cherry tomatoes for 2 minutes, return chicken to pan, add spinach and remaining seasonings. Toss and cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat, finish with fresh lemon zest, adjust seasonings, and serve immediately.
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