Herbed Roasted Chicken with Rainbow Vegetables
Juicy chicken breast roasted alongside crisp broccoli, sweet carrots, and bright orange bell pepper. Seasoned with fragrant herbs and lemon for a light, high-protein meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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
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
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.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
32 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
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For easy meal prep, double or triple the batch on a larger sheet pan; store portions in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchmen…
- 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 (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 rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut the carrot into 1/2-inch (1
Cut the carrot into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) diagonal coins and cut the orange bell pepper into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces.
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Place the chicken breast
Place the chicken breast, broccoli florets, carrot coins, and orange bell pepper pieces onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
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Drizzle olive oil and fresh lemon juice…
Drizzle olive oil and fresh lemon juice evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
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Season everything uniformly with garlic powder
Season everything uniformly with garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper.
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Roast in the oven for 20 to…
Roast in the oven for 20 to 22 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender with lightly browned edges.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the vegetables are tender with lightly browned edges
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Rest the chicken for 3 to 5…
Rest the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes before slicing, then serve alongside the roasted vegetables.
Allow: 3 to 5 minutes
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