Grilled Chicken and Arugula Flatbread Pizza
Crispy gluten-free flatbread topped with savory grilled chicken, peppery baby arugula, and garlic-infused olive oil. A fast, high-protein meal tailored for sustained energy without dairy or gluten.
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Yumei + Lila
Yumei created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover flatbread crusts in the freezer and toast directly from frozen for quick assembly.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking shee…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Preheat your oven or toaster oven to…
Preheat your oven or toaster oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place 1 gluten-free flatbread onto the prepared…
Place 1 gluten-free flatbread onto the prepared baking sheet and brush lightly with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil.
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Peel and mince 1 garlic clove
Peel and mince 1 garlic clove, then sprinkle it evenly over the oiled flatbread.
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Dice 120g of pre-cooked grilled chicken breast…
Dice 120g of pre-cooked grilled chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and scatter evenly over the flatbread base.
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Transfer the baking sheet to the oven…
Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, until the flatbread edges are golden brown and crisp and the chicken is warmed through.
Look for: the flatbread edges are golden brown and crisp and the chicken is warmed through
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Remove the flatbread from the oven and…
Remove the flatbread from the oven and carefully transfer it to a cutting board.
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Toss 1 cup of baby arugula with…
In a small bowl, toss 1 cup of baby arugula with the remaining 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil and a small pinch of sea salt.
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Mound the dressed arugula evenly on top…
Mound the dressed arugula evenly on top of the warm flatbread, slice into 4 pieces, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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