Warm Mediterranean Lemon Herb Chicken Skillet
A quick and satisfying warm lunch featuring juicy diced chicken breast cooked with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and fiber-rich chickpeas in a bright lemon-herb sauce. Packed with over 35 grams of protein to keep energy steady through the afternoon.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Emily + Lila
Emily 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
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
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
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat…
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Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat…
Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp (5ml) of olive oil.
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Cut 120g of chicken breast into 1…
Cut 120g of chicken breast into 1 inch (2.5cm) bite-sized pieces and season with a pinch of salt and dried oregano.
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Add the diced chicken to the skillet…
Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides.
Look for: lightly browned on all sides
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Mince 1 garlic clove and slice 0
Mince 1 garlic clove and slice 0.5 zucchini into thin half-moons.
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Reduce the heat to medium
Reduce the heat to medium, then add the minced garlic, sliced zucchini, 0.5 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, and 0.33 cup of rinsed canned chickpeas to the skillet with the chicken.
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Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until…
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the zucchini is tender-crisp and the tomatoes begin to soften and burst.
Look for: the zucchini is tender-crisp and the tomatoes begin to soften and burst
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Stir in 1 tbsp (15ml) of fresh…
Stir in 1 tbsp (15ml) of fresh lemon juice, scraping up any cooked bits from the bottom of the skillet.
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Transfer the contents of the skillet to…
Transfer the contents of the skillet to a shallow bowl and serve immediately.
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