Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Bowl With Sweet Potato
A light, satisfying takeout-style bowl with tender grilled chicken breast, fluffy jasmine rice, and warm roasted sweet potato and red bell pepper.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
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
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
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.
Notice: energy for movement
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover cooked components in sealed glass containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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 baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Dice 1 large sweet potato into 0
Dice 1 large sweet potato into 0.5 inch (1.2cm) cubes and sliced 0.5 red bell pepper into bite-sized strips.
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Place the sweet potato and red bell…
Place the sweet potato and red bell pepper on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil, and toss to coat evenly.
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Roast in the oven for 20 to…
Roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender with lightly browned edges.
Look for: the sweet potatoes are fork-tender with lightly browned edges
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Heat a medium skillet or grill pan…
Heat a medium skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Season 150g chicken breast lightly with oregano
Season 150g chicken breast lightly with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Add the chicken breast to the hot…
Add the chicken breast to the hot skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and the exterior is golden.
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer and the exterior is golden
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and…
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Warm 0
Warm 0.75 cup of cooked jasmine rice in a microwave-safe bowl for 45 seconds until steaming.
Look for: steaming
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Assemble the bowl by laying down the…
Assemble the bowl by laying down the warm jasmine rice, topped with the sliced chicken breast, roasted sweet potato, and red bell pepper.
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Drizzle 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice…
Drizzle 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables right before serving.
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