Baked Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Baby Potatoes
Juicy garlic and lemon marinated chicken breasts baked alongside tender baby potatoes and fresh asparagus. A delicious, high-protein meal prep staple that is completely dairy-free, yeast-free, and egg-free.
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Store leftover portions in sealed containers; reheat in the microwave or oven with a splash of water to keep the chicken juicy.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Wash and halve the baby potatoes
Wash and halve the baby potatoes. Place them in a bowl, drizzle with half of the olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
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Spread the potatoes in a single layer…
Spread the potatoes in a single layer on one side of the lined baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15 minutes.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Combine the lemon juice
While the potatoes cook, combine the lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and the remaining olive oil in a small bowl to create the marinade.
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Place the chicken breasts in the bowl…
Place the chicken breasts in the bowl with marinade, turning each piece until thoroughly coated.
Look for: thoroughly coated
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Remove the baking sheet from the oven
After the potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in the center and lay the trimmed asparagus spears on the opposite side of the sheet.
Allow: 15 minutes
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Drizzle any remaining lemon marinade over the…
Drizzle any remaining lemon marinade over the chicken and asparagus, then return the tray to the oven.
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Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to…
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 22 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are fork-tender and golden.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the potatoes are fork-tender and golden
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Remove from the oven and allow the…
Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest on the tray for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Divide into 4 equal portions to serve…
Divide into 4 equal portions to serve immediately or store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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