Grilled Chicken and Chickpea Power Greens Bowl
A protein-packed, high-fiber bowl featuring juicy grilled chicken breast, buttery avocado, and fiber-dense chickpeas over crisp spinach and cucumber. Tossed with a bright lemon zested olive oil dressing.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Amy + Lila
Amy 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
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
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
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
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: Keep assembled ingredients (except avocado and dressing) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet…
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Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet…
Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Season 5 oz (140g) chicken breast with…
Season 5 oz (140g) chicken breast with 0.25 tsp sea salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 0.25 tsp garlic powder.
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Add 0.5 tbsp olive oil to the pan, then lay down the chicken. Sear for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the edges are nicely golden. Transfer to a board to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the edges are nicely golden
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Whisk 0
In a small bowl, whisk 0.5 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until combined into a emulsified dressing.
Look for: combined into a emulsified dressing
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Lay down 2 cups baby spinach as…
In a wide serving bowl, lay down 2 cups baby spinach as the base.
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Arrange 0.5 cup rinsed chickpeas, 0.5 sliced cucumber, and 0.5 diced avocado in neat sections over the spinach.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top with the sliced warm chicken breast
Top with the sliced warm chicken breast, drizzle the lemon dressing evenly over all ingredients, and serve immediately.
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