Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Breast with Roasted Broccoli
A classic American-style lean dinner featuring tender, juicy chicken breast paired with crispy, fiber-rich roasted broccoli. Simple to prepare, naturally gluten-free, and incredibly satisfying without added sugars.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kim + Lila
Kim 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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Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
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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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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Meal prep friendly: Roast double the portions and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- 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 (204°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
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Place the chicken breast on one side…
Place the chicken breast on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides of the chicken with half of the herb marinade.
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Toss the broccoli florets in the remaining…
Toss the broccoli florets in the remaining half of the marinade until evenly coated, then spread them in a single layer on the other side of the baking sheet.
Look for: evenly coated, then spread them in a single layer on the other side of the baking sheet
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Roast in the preheated oven for 20…
Roast in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the broccoli edges are lightly browned and crisp.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the broccoli edges are lightly browned and crisp
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Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes…
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve alongside the roasted broccoli.
Allow: 5 minutes
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