Lemon Herb Chicken Tenderloins With Roasted Zucchini
Juicy lemon and herb-marinated chicken tenderloins paired with quickly seared zucchini. A simple, flavorful paleo dinner plate designed for a busy evening.
Prep
7 min
Cook
8 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona 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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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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A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
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Prep
7 min
Cook
8 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk
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Next: Whisk together the olive oil
- 01
Whisk together the olive oil
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic clove, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
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Add the chicken tenderloins to the bowl
Add the chicken tenderloins to the bowl, coating them evenly with the marinade. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes while you prepare the zucchini.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken tenderloins to the hot pan, leaving any excess marinade behind.
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Sear the chicken for 3 to 4…
Sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until a golden-brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: a golden-brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer the chicken to a warm plate…
Transfer the chicken to a warm plate and cover with foil to rest for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Toss the sliced zucchini over medium-high heat…
In the same skillet, toss the sliced zucchini over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes until slightly tender and browned on the edges. Transfer to the plate with the chicken and serve immediately.
Look for: slightly tender and browned on the edges
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