Description
A vibrant, quick stir-fry bursting with Mediterranean flavors—tender chicken, briny olives, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon—perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add bell peppers and red onion. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in Kalamata olives, lemon zest, lemon juice, dried oregano, and fresh oregano. Cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Remove from heat. Stir in fresh parsley and top with crumbled feta cheese if using. Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or with crusty bread.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.