One Pan Mediterranean Roast Chicken And Green Beans
Tender roasted chicken thighs and fresh green beans tossed with aromatic herbs and olive oil. A simple, low-carb friendly sheet pan meal that makes healthy batch cooking effortless.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Makes
3 servings
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Made by Tracey + Lila
Tracey 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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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
Steadier 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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Batch Prep: This recipe scales up beautifully. Since your serving size preference is 3, simply use a second baking sheet if needed to avoid crowding the pan, ensuring everything roasts beautifully rather than steaming.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
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Combine the olive oil
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, dried oregano, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to create a uniform herb marinade.
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Arrange the chicken thighs on one half…
Arrange the chicken thighs on one half of the prepared baking sheet. Brush them evenly on all sides with half of the herb oil mixture.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the fresh green beans on the…
Place the fresh green beans on the empty side of the baking sheet. Drizzle with the remaining herb oil mixture and toss directly on the pan until lightly coated.
Look for: lightly coated
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Transfer the baking sheet to the middle…
Transfer the baking sheet to the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken thighs are cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer, and the green beans are tender-crisp.
Look for: the chicken thighs are cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer, and the green beans are tender-crisp
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Remove from the oven and let the…
Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to lock in juices before serving.
Allow: 5 minutes
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