Spiced Chicken And Potato Traybake With Yogurt Sauce
A comforting, all-in-one roast chicken and potato dish tossed with colorful bell peppers and broccoli, served with a cool, garlic-herb yogurt sauce.
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Heather + Lila
Heather 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
A better-fueled day
Make regular eating and hydration easier
Use this meal as an easy anchor for regular food and a glass of water—two simple things that can get lost on a busy day.
Notice: timing + hydration
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
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Leftovers make a fantastic high-protein, fiber-rich lunch the next day; simply store the yogurt sauce separately and drizzle it cold after reheating the chicken and vegetables.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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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 large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scrub the medium potato and cut it…
Scrub the medium potato and cut it into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes. Cut the red bell pepper and red onion into 1 inch (2.5cm) pieces. Cut the broccoli floret into bite-sized pieces.
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Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes.
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Place the chicken
Place the chicken, potato, bell pepper, and onion onto the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Look for: everything is evenly coated
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Spread the mixture into a single layer…
Spread the mixture into a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
Allow: 20 minutes
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Carefully remove the baking sheet from the…
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven, stir in the broccoli floret pieces, and return to the oven. Bake for another 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden and tender.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden and tender
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Stir together the plain yogurt
While the sheet pan roasts, stir together the plain yogurt, dried dill, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
Look for: smooth and combined
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Serve the roasted chicken and vegetables hot
Serve the roasted chicken and vegetables hot, with the cool yogurt sauce drizzled over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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