Herb-Grilled Chicken Strips with Cherry Tomatoes
A savory, protein-packed snack featuring warm herb-grilled chicken, blistered cherry tomatoes, and fresh avocado. Perfect for beating the afternoon slump with steady, reliable energy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
2 servings
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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make a larger batch of these chicken strips during your weekly meal prep. They store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup cucumber (sliced), avocado (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch wide…
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Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch wide…
Cut the chicken breast into 1-inch wide strips. Toss them in a bowl with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried herbs.
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Heat a skillet or grill pan over…
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked completely through. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Look for: golden brown and cooked completely through
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Add the cherry tomatoes
In the same pan, add the cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until they just begin to blister and soften, picking up the savory flavors left by the chicken.
Look for: they just begin to blister and soften, picking up the savory flavors left by the chicken
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Arrange the sliced avocado and cucumber on…
Arrange the sliced avocado and cucumber on each plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve the warm chicken strips alongside the…
Serve the warm chicken strips alongside the blistered tomatoes, with the cucumber and avocado on the side. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon if you'd like.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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