Spicy Chili Chicken and Sweetcorn Skillet
Seared chicken breast tossed in a kicked-up chili spice mix with sweetcorn and fresh baby spinach. A lively, high-protein 10-minute dinner made in a single pan.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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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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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Next: Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
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Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high…
Place a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil.
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Cut 150g chicken breast into bite-sized cubes
Cut 150g chicken breast into bite-sized cubes.
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Toss the chicken in a small bowl…
Toss the chicken in a small bowl with 1 tsp chili powder, 0.5 tsp garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
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Add the seasoned chicken to the hot…
Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
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Add 0.5 cup (80g) sweetcorn to the skillet and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until hot.
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Turn off the heat
Turn off the heat, fold in 2 cups (60g) baby spinach, and stir for 1 minute until wilted.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy…
Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately.
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