Grilled Chicken Nuggets With Kale Crunch And Fruit Cup
A light, high-protein meal featuring tender marinated grilled chicken breast nuggets, a fresh kale and cabbage salad with toasted almonds, and a crisp side of mixed fresh fruit.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cynthia + Lila
Cynthia 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.
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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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Make a batch of grilled chicken nuggets at home ahead of time; they store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Prepare the grilled chicken nuggets
Prepare the grilled chicken nuggets: Cut raw boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a dash of lemon juice. Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C). Cook the chicken pieces for 3 to 4 minutes per side until fully cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C). Set aside to rest for 2 minutes.
Look for: fully cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C)
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Prepare the kale crunch side
Prepare the kale crunch side: Wash and finely chop fresh kale and red cabbage. Toss in a medium bowl with apple cider vinegar, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, salt, and a dash of maple syrup until evenly coated. Top with toasted sliced almonds.
Look for: evenly coated
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Assemble the fruit cup
Assemble the fruit cup: Chop fresh apple, strawberry, and blueberry, then combine in a small serving dish.
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Serve the warm grilled chicken nuggets alongside…
Serve the warm grilled chicken nuggets alongside the fresh kale crunch salad and chilled fruit cup immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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