Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs with Baked Potato
Juicy lemon pepper chicken thighs served alongside a fluffy baked russet potato and tender steamed broccoli florets.
Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cindy + Lila
Cindy 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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 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)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Scrub 1 medium russet potato
Scrub 1 medium russet potato, pierce it several times with a fork, and place it directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
Look for: tender when pierced with a knife
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with…
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon (15ml) of olive oil.
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Season 180 grams of boneless skinless chicken…
Season 180 grams of boneless skinless chicken thighs with 1 tablespoon (15ml) of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of lemon zest, fresh cracked black pepper, and salt.
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Place the chicken thighs in the hot…
Place the chicken thighs in the hot skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Steam 1
Steam 1.5 cups of broccoli florets over boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
Look for: tender-crisp and bright green
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Slice open the baked potato and serve…
Slice open the baked potato and serve alongside the lemon pepper chicken thighs and steamed broccoli.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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