Lemon Herb Chicken Breast with Roasted Broccoli
A clean, simple pan-seared chicken breast paired with crispy oven-roasted broccoli. This classic high-protein combination is incredibly quick to assemble and deeply satisfying.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ger + Lila
Ger 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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
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) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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 baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil
Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper on the baking sheet until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Roast the broccoli in the oven for…
Roast the broccoli in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are crispy and slightly charred.
Look for: the edges are crispy and slightly charred
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Meanwhile
Meanwhile, pat the chicken breast dry and season both sides with garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining olive oil and sear the chicken breast for 6 to 7 minutes per side, until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and…
Remove the chicken from the skillet and squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before…
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing, then serve alongside the roasted broccoli.
Allow: 5 minutes
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