Description
A vibrant medley of chicken and fresh vegetables simmered with fragrant herbs and zesty lemon—an escape to Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry, season with salt, pepper, and half of the oregano.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, sear for 5-6 minutes until golden, then transfer to a plate.
- Cook the Vegetables: Add remaining olive oil, sauté garlic for 30 seconds, then add bell pepper and squash. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Spinach: Stir in cherry tomatoes, then return chicken and add spinach, remaining oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, add lemon zest, adjust seasonings, and serve immediately.
Notes
You can marinate the chicken in advance for enhanced flavor. Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken stir fry, Mediterranean, healthy dinner, quick meal, vibrant flavors