Description
Craving a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal? Look no further than this Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry! Packed with fresh ingredients and vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this dish is a delightful way to bring the sun-drenched tastes of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. With juicy chicken, fragrant spices, and a rainbow of vegetables, this stir-fry is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 ounce fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounce cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 ounce crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large, high-sided skillet, heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Slice the chicken thighs into smaller segments and season them generously with smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Toss the halved cherry tomatoes into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to soften and blister slightly.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top and drizzle with the freshly squeezed lemon juice. Gently toss the ingredients together to combine.
- Serve the Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry immediately, either on its own or accompanied by a side of your choice, such as rice, orzo pasta, cauliflower rice, or roasted spaghetti squash.
Notes
To make this Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry vegetarian-friendly, you can replace the chicken with tofu, tempeh, or chickpeas. For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based feta cheese or nutritional yeast instead of the traditional feta. You can also experiment with adding different vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms, to enhance the dish’s flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg