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Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables

Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables: Quick Healthy Bliss

Enjoy a quick and healthy Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables, a perfect blend of flavors in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil substitute with avocado oil for a neutral flavor
  • 1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs or breasts or firm tofu for a vegetarian version
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or regular paprika for a milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh oregano for more flavor
  • to taste salt use sea salt for a mineral flavor
  • to taste black pepper
  • 5 cups fresh spinach or Swiss chard for an alternative
  • 2 cloves minced garlic or garlic powder if fresh isn't available
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes or diced fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese or dairy-free feta for a plant-based option
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice as a substitute

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
  2. Season 1 pound of sliced chicken with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook in the skillet for 10-15 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add fresh spinach, half the cherry tomatoes, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5-10 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese and the remaining cherry tomatoes along with the juice of half a lemon.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure chicken pieces are cut evenly for consistent cooking. Avoid overcrowding the skillet for better browning. Use fresh herbs and vegetables for enhanced flavor.

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