Mediterranean Lemon Garlic Lentil and Chicken Bowl
Savory roasted chicken breast and tender brown lentils tossed with diced cucumber, tomatoes, and a bright lemon-herb dressing. Easy to batch cook on Sunday for four ready-to-go weekday lunches.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Beth + Lila
Beth 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
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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl · 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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Place the chicken breast on a baking…
Place the chicken breast on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Combine cooked brown lentils
While the chicken bakes, combine cooked brown lentils, diced cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in a large mixing bowl.
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Whisk together lemon juice
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
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Remove chicken from the oven
Remove chicken from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Add the chopped chicken to the bowl…
Add the chopped chicken to the bowl with the lentils and vegetables.
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Pour the dressing over the chicken and…
Pour the dressing over the chicken and lentil mixture, toss thoroughly to coat evenly, and divide into 4 meal-prep containers.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Seal and store in the refrigerator for…
Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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