Italian Caprese Chicken Salad Bites
A light, refreshing snack featuring tender chicken breast, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic fresh basil drizzled with balsamic vinegar and heart-healthy olive oil.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria 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
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
To make this snack in under 5 minutes, use leftover grilled chicken breast or skinless rotisserie chicken.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Cut the pre-cooked chicken breast into bite-sized…
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Cut the pre-cooked chicken breast into bite-sized…
Cut the pre-cooked chicken breast into bite-sized cubes of about 0.5 inch (1.2cm).
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Slice each cherry tomato in half
Slice each cherry tomato in half.
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Gently tear the fresh basil leaf into…
Gently tear the fresh basil leaf into smaller pieces.
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Combine the cubed chicken
In a small bowl, combine the cubed chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and torn basil.
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Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic…
Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the mixture, then toss gently to coat before serving.
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