Herbed Chicken Breast and Roasted Broccoli Bowl
Tender herb-marinated chicken breast served alongside roasted broccoli and fiber-rich warm brown lentils with a bright squeeze of lemon.
Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Billiejo + Lila
Billiejo 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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Saucepan · Whisk
Time saver
Prep Ahead: You can cook a batch of brown lentils ahead of time or use high-quality, low-sodium canned lentils that are thoroughly rinsed.
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).
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Whisk together the olive oil
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
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Place the chicken breast on a cutting…
Place the chicken breast on a cutting board and slice it horizontally to create two thin cutlets of even thickness. Toss the chicken in half of the herb-oil mixture to coat.
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Toss the broccoli florets in the remaining…
Toss the broccoli florets in the remaining herb-oil mixture until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Spread the broccoli florets in a single…
Spread the broccoli florets in a single layer on one side of a baking sheet. Place the chicken breast cutlets on the other side.
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Roast in the preheated oven for 15…
Roast in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes. You will know the broccoli is done when the edges are lightly charred and tender, and the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Allow: 15 to 18 minutes
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Warm the pre-cooked brown lentils in a…
While the chicken and broccoli are roasting, warm the pre-cooked brown lentils in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Assemble the bowl by layering the warm…
Assemble the bowl by layering the warm lentils at the base, topping with the roasted broccoli, and slicing the herbed chicken breast to lay over the top. Serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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