Lemon Herb Baked Chicken Breasts with Steamed Broccoli
Juicy chicken breast infused with lemon and herbs alongside tender steamed broccoli drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. A gentle, gut-friendly dinner that delivers high protein without heavy seasoning.
Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
37 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claudia + Lila
Claudia 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
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
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
Well-fueled muscles
Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
22 min
Total
37 min
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Equipment
Oven · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a small baking dish with parchment…
Line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
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Pat the boneless skinless chicken breast dry…
Pat the boneless skinless chicken breast dry with paper towels and place it in the prepared baking dish.
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Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken…
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken breast, then sprinkle evenly with dried oregano and salt.
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Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C)…
Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 22 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
Look for: a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C)
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Place a steamer basket in a saucepan…
While the chicken bakes, place a steamer basket in a saucepan filled with 1 inch (2.5cm) of water and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
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Add the broccoli florets to the basket
Add the broccoli florets to the basket, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes until tender-fork bright green.
Look for: tender-fork bright green
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Remove the chicken from the oven and…
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes to retain its juices.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Transfer the steamed broccoli to a warm…
Transfer the steamed broccoli to a warm serving plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Slice the rested chicken breast
Slice the rested chicken breast, arrange alongside the broccoli, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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