Mediterranean Chicken Stir Fry with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
A colorful and nutritious stir fry featuring chicken, fresh vegetables, and Mediterranean flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 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
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and half of the dried oregano.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the chicken and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the diced bell pepper and sliced yellow squash for 4-5 minutes until they soften.
- Toss in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add spinach, remaining dried oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook everything together for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts down.
- Finish with lemon zest and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas. Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.