Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wrap with Crisp Fries
Seared seasoned chicken breast wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and paired with oven-baked fries. A travel-friendly, gluten-free, and soy-free theme park style lunch.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly 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
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
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If prepping for travel or park days, cook the chicken ahead of time and pack it in an insulated cooler bag.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the fries for 12 to 15 minutes, flip…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Scrub 1 large russet potato thoroughly under…
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Scrub 1 large russet potato thoroughly under…
Scrub 1 large russet potato thoroughly under cold running water and slice it lengthwise into 0.5 inch (1.3cm) thick sticks.
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Place the potato sticks on a parchment-lined…
Place the potato sticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet, toss with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt, and spread into a single layer.
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and…
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the fries for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden and crisp.
Look for: edges are golden and crisp
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Place a skillet over medium heat and…
While the fries bake, place a skillet over medium heat and warm 1 tsp olive oil.
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Season 1 chicken breast lightly on both…
Season 1 chicken breast lightly on both sides with salt.
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Place the chicken breast in the heated…
Place the chicken breast in the heated skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer
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Transfer the chicken breast to a cutting…
Transfer the chicken breast to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 3 minutes before slicing lengthwise.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Arrange 2 large iceberg lettuce leaves on…
Arrange 2 large iceberg lettuce leaves on a plate, lay the sliced chicken breast inside, and serve alongside the warm baked fries.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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