Description
This delicious chicken stir fry is packed with flavor and colorful vegetables, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by slicing your chicken, bell peppers, and onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes and pit your olives if needed. Mince the garlic and set everything within reach—this stir fry is all about timing.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Let them cook undisturbed for a few minutes to get that golden sear, then flip and continue cooking until just cooked through—about 6-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. Toss in the sliced bell peppers and red onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften but still have a bit of crunch. Add the garlic and smoked paprika, and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Bring It Together: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt, and pepper. Squeeze in the lemon juice. Let everything cook together for 2–3 minutes until the tomatoes are just softened and the flavors meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot over a bed of fluffy rice, quinoa, or your grain of choice. It’s also fantastic wrapped in warm pita bread or served over greens for a lighter option.
Notes
- This dish can be served over grains, in pita wraps, or over greens for a lighter option.
- Adjust the vegetables according to your preference and what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg