This simple, one-pan Mediterranean Stir Fry with Ground Chicken is a monumentally flavorful and easy weeknight meal that comes together in about 30 minutes. Ground chicken is infused with traditional Mediterranean spices and sautéed with bell pepper, baby spinach, tomatoes and olives. It’s a quick, healthy Greek stir fry without soy sauce and is so, so good!
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Create a crave-worthy ground chicken stir-fry with rich, complex flavors in under 30 minutes! You’ll love the vibrant, colorful assortment of low-carb vegetables paired with creamy, tangy feta cheese. This is a simple dinner that has a little bit of everything. It’s a high-protein meal, rich in healthy fats and packed with nutrition.
This is one of my favorite healthy ground chicken recipes – it’s inexpensive to make, the ingredients are readily available and it cooks in minutes, with easy meal prep. I love to serve it on top of Homemade Cauliflower Rice, Rutabaga Puree or roasted spaghetti squash.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Whole food ingredients – this is one of the best, most delicious ways to eat your veggies!
- High in protein – making a stir fry with ground chicken is a high protein meal the whole family will love
- Easy clean-up and meal prep – one-pan meals make for quick clean-up. It’s simple to prepare and the leftovers make great weekday lunches.
- Special diet friendly – this recipe is low-carb keto, low-FODMAP (just omit the optional garlic), and paleo, Whole30 and AIP with a few minor changes
Ingredients
Measurements and complete instructions are included in the recipe card, below.
- Ground chicken – I used a mixture of light and dark meat, but you can use ground chicken breast for a lighter option
- Baby spinach – light, tender leafy greens full of vitamins and minerals
- Red bell pepper – adds sweetness and vibrant color. However, you can use any color bell pepper.
- Cherry tomatoes – or use one slicing tomato
- Kalamata olives – you can use green olives or any combination of your favorites
- Feta cheese – a perfect, tangy garnish. Omit for paleo, Whole30 and AIP.
- Green onions – add a slight onion flavor without being overpowering. Use the green parts only for low-FODMAP.
- Mediterranean seasoning – I make my own Mediterranean Spice Blend, full of classic aromatics used in Greek cuisine. If you don’t have all of the spices on hand, use basil, oregano and dill.
- Garlic (optional) – I like to use just a little bit, coarsely chopped. Omit for low-FODMAP.
- Salt and pepper – to bring the flavors together
Instructions
Chop the bell pepper, slice the tomatoes and olives in half and slice the green onion and garlic, if using.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok
- Add the chicken and Mediterranean seasoning and sauté until fully cooked
- Remove to a plate and set aside
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and add garlic (if using) and bell pepper
- Sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring often
- Add the olives, green onion, tomatoes and spinach
- Sauté for about another 3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted, stirring often
- Add the chicken, salt and pepper and stir on low heat until all ingredients are warm
- Add additional salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish with feta cheese
How to serve
- Serve on a veggie base – I love to serve this over Pureed Rutabaga, Homemade Cauliflower Rice or spaghetti squash
- Lettuce wraps – scoop some into lettuce leaves and enjoy
- Top with an egg – adding a fried or poached egg makes a wonderful breakfast or lunch
- Grain bowls – if you don’t follow a low carb diet, add some stir fry to quinoa or your favorite grain
- Garnish with fresh herbs – finely chop and add at the end of cooking or when plated. My favorites are parsley, chives, green onion and dill.
How to store
Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Variations and add-ins
This is such a versatile recipe and can accommodate as many add-ins as you like.
- Add more or use different veggies – leek, zucchini, eggplant, kale, mushrooms and onion or shallot (omit for low-FODMAP) are all great options
- Use a different protein – make this with ground beef, pork or turkey
- Make it vegetarian – replace the ground chicken with mushrooms or tofu
- Warming spices – add warming spices such as cumin or paprika or Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
FAQ
Stir frying refers to a cooking technique, rather than specific ingredients and is often associated with Asian cuisine. Generally, a protein is cooked first, then is removed while the remaining ingredients are cooked in the same pan, with aromatics being added first, then vegetables. A sauce is often added at the very end of cooking and tender herbs are sprinkled on top. This version is a stir fry without sauce, as none is needed.
Making this an AIP chicken stir fry is so easy! Simply eliminate the tomatoes, bell pepper, feta cheese and black pepper. If you use my homemade Mediterranean spice blend, just leave out the pepper for a wonderful AIP seasoning. Consider adding mushrooms (oyster for low-FODMAP), leek or zucchini in place of the eliminated ingredients.
No, you don’t have to use ground chicken. Consider using diced or thinly sliced chicken instead for a simple skillet chicken recipe. Or, use a different protein altogether.
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📖 Recipe
Mediterranean Stir Fry with Ground Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin is best)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (or any color pepper of choice)
- 2 cloves garlic (optional. Omit for low-FODMAP)
- 2 green onions (green part only for low-FODMAP)
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon Mediterranean seasoning (I like to use my Homemade Mediterranean Seasoning. See Notes for alternatives.)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions
- Chop the bell pepper, slice the tomatoes and olives in half and slice the green onion and garlic, if using.
- Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in large skillet. Add the chicken and Mediterranean seasoning and sauté until fully cooked. Remove to a plate and set aside.
- Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the garlic and bell pepper and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the olives, green onion, tomatoes and spinach. Sauté for about another 3 minutes, until the spinach is wilted, stirring often.
- Add the cooked chicken, salt and pepper and stir on low heat until everything is warmed together.
- Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with feta cheese.
Notes
Mediterranean seasoning substitute
If you don't have all of the spices on hand to make the Mediterranean spice blend, use any combination of basil, oregano and dill. See post for how to serve, storage instructions and variations and add-ins.Nutrition
*Net carbs = carbohydrates - fiber
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
Marie says
I followed this recipe and this was delicious! So easy to make and wonderful!