Name: Mediterranean Chicken Stir-Fry with Tomatoes and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 lemon; 0.25 cup fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup feta cheese

Mediterranean Chicken Stir-Fry with Tomatoes and Herbs

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15 minPrep15 minCook2Serves

Ingredients

1 poundboneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 pintcherry tomatoes
1red bell pepper
1yellow onion (medium)
3 clovesgarlic
3 tablespoonsolive oil
1 teaspoondried oregano
1 teaspoondried basil
1lemon
¼ cupfresh parsley
1 teaspoonsalt
½ teaspoonblack pepper
½ cupfeta cheese (crumbled, optional)

Method

01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02
Add the chicken pieces and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
03
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
04
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05
Add the cherry tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to burst and release their juices.
06
Return the chicken to the skillet along with any accumulated juices. Toss everything together and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
07
Remove from heat. Squeeze the lemon juice over the stir-fry and season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss to combine.
08
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and feta cheese if using. Serve immediately.

Spice Tips

For a gentle kick, add 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes when you add the garlic in step 4. For deeper flavor, stir in 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika with the oregano and basil. Fresh mint alongside the parsley adds brightness.

Serve over rice, couscous, or with crusty bread to soak up the tomato juices. For a heartier meal, add sliced zucchini or spinach in step 5. Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.