Name: Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 500g (1.1lb) chicken breast, sliced: Lean protein, sliced for quick cooking.; 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil: Provides flavor and healthy fats.; 1 red onion (150g/5oz), sliced: Adds a mild, sweet bite.; 1 red bell pepper (150g/5oz), julienned: Contributes color and sweetness.; 1 zucchini (200g/7oz), sliced: Adds a refreshing flavor and crunch.; 2 cloves garlic (6g/0.2oz), minced: Essential for a flavorful base.; 100g (3.5oz) Kalamata olives, halved: Briny and intensely flavored.; 80g (2.8oz) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped: Concentrated tangy, umami flavor.; 1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika: Adds smoky aroma and color.; 0.5 tsp (2.5ml) salt: Essential seasoning.; 0.25 tsp (1.25ml) black pepper: Adds heat and complexity.; 30ml (1oz) lemon juice: Brightens flavors with zest.; 0.5 tsp (2.5ml) lemon zest: Amplifies lemon flavor.; 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable broth: Deglazes pan and creates sauce.; 1 tbsp (15ml) honey: Balances savory flavors.; 1 tbsp (15ml) pine nuts, chopped: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.; 1 tbsp (15ml) parsley, chopped: Adds fresh, herbaceous note.

Description

This Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and healthy meal bursting with flavors like Kalamata olives and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s a delightful combination of tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

500g (1.1lb) chicken breast, sliced: Lean protein, sliced for quick cooking.
2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil: Provides flavor and healthy fats.
1 red onion (150g/5oz), sliced: Adds a mild, sweet bite.
1 red bell pepper (150g/5oz), julienned: Contributes color and sweetness.
1 zucchini (200g/7oz), sliced: Adds a refreshing flavor and crunch.
2 cloves garlic (6g/0.2oz), minced: Essential for a flavorful base.
100g (3.5oz) Kalamata olives, halved: Briny and intensely flavored.
80g (2.8oz) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped: Concentrated tangy, umami flavor.
1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika: Adds smoky aroma and color.
0.5 tsp (2.5ml) salt: Essential seasoning.
0.25 tsp (1.25ml) black pepper: Adds heat and complexity.
30ml (1oz) lemon juice: Brightens flavors with zest.
0.5 tsp (2.5ml) lemon zest: Amplifies lemon flavor.
2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable broth: Deglazes pan and creates sauce.
1 tbsp (15ml) honey: Balances savory flavors.
1 tbsp (15ml) pine nuts, chopped: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
1 tbsp (15ml) parsley, chopped: Adds fresh, herbaceous note.

Instructions

Marinate Chicken: Combine chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper; marinate for 5 minutes.
Sear Chicken: Stir-fry chicken in hot oil until cooked through (165°F/74°C).
Sauté Vegetables: Stir-fry onion, pepper, and zucchini until crisp-tender.
Infuse Aromatics: Add garlic, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 1 minute.
Combine & Glaze: Return chicken to pan; add broth, lemon juice, and honey; cook for 2 minutes.
Final Touches: Adjust seasoning and rest for 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure the chicken is dry before searing and the pan is hot. Feel free to experiment with other Mediterranean vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 500 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg

Keywords: chicken, stir fry, mediterranean, healthy, quick, easy, olives, tomatoes, lemon