Name: Mediterranean Chicken Skillet with Spinach, Olives, and Feta
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 red bell pepper (sliced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 6 oz baby spinach (about 5 cups); 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives (halved); 4 oz feta cheese (crumbled); 1 small lemon (zested and juiced)

Mediterranean Chicken Skillet with Spinach, Olives, and Feta

HerbyThyme8328

This Mediterranean Chicken Skillet is a vibrant, high-protein, low-carb dinner that brings the sunny flavors of the Mediterranean coast to your table. By preheating the skillet until it's nearly smoking, you achieve a flavor-boosting sear on the chicken—borrowing a technique from wok cooking to maximize caramelization and taste. Briny olives and creamy feta pair with lemon and oregano for big, bold flavors, while spinach and bell pepper add freshness. Ready in under 40 minutes, this dish is as nourishing as it is satisfying—a perfect choice for anyone following a keto or low-carb lifestyle.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, nearly smoking, to mimic wok hei and boost flavor.
Toss chicken pieces with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Add chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Sear undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until golden, then stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet. Add red bell pepper and garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant and just softened.
Return chicken to the skillet. Add spinach in handfuls, tossing continuously until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Stir in olives, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss well to combine and heat through for 1 minute.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top and serve immediately.