Name: Easy Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sweet paprika (or smoked paprika); 3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 2 bell peppers (any colors), sliced; 2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/4 cup chicken broth (or water); 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 2 cups baby spinach; 1/2 cup crumbled feta; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Description

This Easy Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is a quick one-pan dinner packed with juicy chicken, zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion in a bright lemon-garlic finish.

It tastes like a Mediterranean chicken skillet meets a healthy weeknight stir fry—topped with feta and fresh herbs for bold, fresh flavor.

Perfect for meal prep, low-effort dinners, and easy rice bowls, pita wraps, or salad toppers.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (or thighs), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sweet paprika (or smoked paprika)
3/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 medium red onion, sliced
2 bell peppers (any colors), sliced
2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chicken broth (or water)
1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled feta
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Slice onion and peppers, slice zucchini, mince garlic, zest and juice the lemon, and crumble the feta
2. Toss chicken with oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil until shimmering
4. Sear chicken in a single layer 2–3 minutes, stir, and cook 3–4 minutes more until mostly cooked through; transfer to a plate
5. Add onion and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté 3–4 minutes until lightly blistered and softened
6. Add zucchini and cook 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender
7. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds until fragrant
8. Pour in broth and scrape up browned bits to deglaze
9. Return chicken and any juices to the pan and toss to coat; cook 1–2 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F
10. Add lemon juice and zest, fold in spinach just until wilted, then turn off heat and sprinkle feta and parsley on top

Notes

Cut chicken evenly so it cooks at the same pace and stays juicy
Use a wide skillet and avoid crowding—cook chicken in batches if needed for better browning
Add zucchini after peppers/onion so it stays firm and glossy, not mushy
Add garlic near the end to prevent burning and bitterness
For extra sauce, add 1/4 cup more broth; thicken with 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water if desired
Thighs stay juicier; breasts cook faster—watch timing to avoid dryness
Add feta off-heat so it softens but doesn’t fully melt away
Meal prep tip: store feta separately and sprinkle after reheating for best texture
Serve ideas: rice bowl, orzo, quinoa, salad topper, or stuffed into pita with hummus or tzatziki
Spice option: stir in 1–2 tsp harissa with the broth for a bolder kick

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
Calories: 390
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 41g
Cholesterol: 120mg

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