Turkey or Chicken, Summer Squash, and Tomato Stir-Fry

Recipe by Recipe Iseasy Kitchen | Total: 30 min | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes
1 pound chicken or turkey breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 small summer squash, seeds removed and cut into a 3/4-inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
8 to 10 small cherry tomatoes, mixed colors
1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
Rice, for serving

Instructions

Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil with the lemon juice, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, some pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes in a big bowl. Toss in the chicken or turkey pieces to coat them evenly. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
Remove the meat from the marinade and pat it thoroughly dry. Get a wok or large skillet very hot over high heat. Pour in the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the meat and stir-fry it until it turns opaque and firm, which takes around 4 minutes. Scoop it out with a slotted spoon into a large bowl.
Toss in the onion and bell pepper to the hot pan, stir-frying until they soften up, about 1 to 2 minutes, then add them to the meat. Next, add the summer squash and stir-fry until it's tender but still crisp, roughly 2 minutes, then combine with the other ingredients.
Put the tomatoes and garlic into the pan and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes get glossy and a bit charred, about 2 more minutes. Bring back the meat and veggies to the pan. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Warm everything through for about 2 minutes. Stir in the fresh basil leaves at the end.

Serve over fluffy rice to soak up every vibrant, herby bite. This lightning-fast stir-fry stars lean turkey or chicken kissed by a zesty lemon-thyme marinade, mingling with crisp summer squash, colorful bell peppers, and burst-in-your-mouth cherry tomatoes. A whisper of heat from red pepper flakes wakes up your taste buds, while high-heat wok magic keeps veggies snappy and full of summer's glory. Swap in zucchini or extra squash for fun twistsit's foolproof for weeknights when you crave healthy, delicious magic without the hassle. One forkful, and you'll be hooked on its juicy, aromatic perfection!