Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast with Sautéed Green Beans
Tender pan-seared chicken breast infused with garlic and lemon, served alongside crisp-tender green beans and sweet cherry tomatoes. A fast, high-protein dinner that stays comfortably light on calories.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Natalie + Lila
Natalie 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
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for an easy prepare-ahead protein source.
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Next: Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high…
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Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high…
Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
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Season the chicken breast evenly with salt
Season the chicken breast evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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Add the chicken breast to the hot…
Add the chicken breast to the hot skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
Look for: golden brown
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Flip the chicken
Flip the chicken, add the minced garlic, green beans, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet around the chicken, and reduce heat to medium.
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Cover and cook for another 6 to…
Cover and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes, stirring the vegetables occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the green beans are crisp-tender.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the green beans are crisp-tender
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Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken…
Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables before removing from heat.
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Plate the chicken with the sautéed green…
Plate the chicken with the sautéed green beans and tomatoes, pouring any skillet pan juices over top.
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