Herbed Chicken and Pepita Clinic Snack Box
A clean, high-protein portable snack box with sliced seasoned chicken breast, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and fresh cucumber.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tabatha + Lila
Tabatha 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
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
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store pumpkin seeds in a small separate container inside your box if you prefer them extra crunchy.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
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 small baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place chicken breast on the baking sheet
Place chicken breast on the baking sheet, drizzle evenly with extra-virgin olive oil, and season with a pinch of salt and dried oregano.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until…
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear.
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the juices run clear
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Remove chicken from the oven and allow…
Remove chicken from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for 10 minutes.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Slice cooked chicken breast into bite-sized strips
Slice cooked chicken breast into bite-sized strips.
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Slice fresh cucumber into round slices
Slice fresh cucumber into round slices.
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Assemble your portable container by placing sliced…
Assemble your portable container by placing sliced chicken breast, cucumber slices, and raw pumpkin seeds side-by-side.
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Seal container tightly and refrigerate for up…
Seal container tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days until ready to grab for work.
Look for: ready to grab for work
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