Air-Fried Chicken with Quark Tzatziki and Toast
Tender air-fried chicken breast served with a high-protein quark tzatziki and crunchy toasted bread cubes. A clean, satisfying Mediterranean meal packed with crisp cucumber and bright lemon.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Mari + Lila
Mari 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.
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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Prepare a double batch of quark tzatziki to keep in the fridge for up to 3 days as a quick dip.
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Next: Cut 200g of chicken breast into bite-sized…
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Cut 200g of chicken breast into bite-sized…
Cut 200g of chicken breast into bite-sized bite cubes. Season lightly with salt and a pinch of black pepper.
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Place the seasoned chicken in the air…
Place the seasoned chicken in the air fryer basket at 380°F (190°C) and cook for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until browned and cooked through.
Look for: browned and cooked through
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Grate 0.25 pcs of fresh cucumber using a box grater. Squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
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Combine 100g of quark
In a small bowl, combine 100g of quark, the squeezed cucumber, 1 pcs minced garlic clove, 0.5 tbsp olive oil, and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.
Look for: smooth
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Cut 1 pcs slice of mixed-grain bread…
Cut 1 pcs slice of mixed-grain bread into small cubes. Air-fry or toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
Look for: golden and crispy
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Plate the warm air-fried chicken alongside the…
Plate the warm air-fried chicken alongside the cool quark tzatziki, and scatter the toasted bread cubes on top. Enjoy immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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