Mediterranean Chicken Breast & Peppers
This Mediterranean Chicken Breast & Peppers dish features tender, pan-seared chicken breasts cooked with sweet bell peppers, garlic, olive oil, and fresh lemon. It’s light, colorful, and full of flavor without heat—perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Serves: 2–3
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise
2 bell peppers (red & yellow), sliced
1 small onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried thyme
Zest of 1 lemon
1½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional Garnish
Fresh parsley or basil
Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Season the Chicken
Season chicken slices with salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, and lemon zest.
2️⃣ Sear the Chicken
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Peppers
Add remaining olive oil to the pan.
Saute onion and bell peppers for 5–6 minutes until soft but still vibrant.
4️⃣ Add Garlic & Finish
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Return chicken to the pan, add lemon juice, and toss everything together.
Cook 2 more minutes.
5️⃣ Serve
Garnish with herbs or feta if desired.
How to Serve
With brown rice or quinoa
Inside wraps or pita
Over Mediterranean salad
With roasted potatoes or orzo
Tips for Juicy Chicken
Slice chicken evenly for quick cooking
Don’t overcrowd the pan
Let chicken rest 2 minutes before serving
Lemon juice added at the end keeps it tender
Variations
Creamy: add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt off heat
Oven-baked: bake at 200°C / 400°F for 22–25 min
High-protein bowl: serve over lentils or chickpeas
Low-carb: serve with zucchini noodles
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~320 kcal
Protein: ~38 g
Carbohydrates: ~12 g
Fat: ~12 g
Fiber: ~3 g