Seasoned Skillet Ground Chicken
Tender ground chicken lightly seasoned and cooked in an electric skillet. A quick, highly digestible protein source that makes meal prep effortless.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Cindy + Lila
Cindy 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
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Batch cooking this ground chicken allows for easy assembly into salads, grain bowls, or breakfast scrambles throughout the week.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Place an electric skillet or pan over…
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Place an electric skillet or pan over…
Place an electric skillet or pan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) and add olive oil.
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Add the ground chicken
Add the ground chicken, break it up with a spatula, and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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Cook for 7 to 9 minutes
Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the chicken is fully browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Remove from heat and measure out one…
Remove from heat and measure out one serving for immediate enjoyment or cool completely before refrigerating for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
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