Quick Lemon Garlic Chicken Strips with Baby Spinach
Tender chicken breast strips pan-seared in rich olive oil with fresh garlic, wilted baby spinach, and a tangy squeeze of lemon. Delivers over 40 grams of satisfying protein in just 12 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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.
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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.
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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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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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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
For extra flavor without prep hassle, keep minced garlic in oil on hand in the fridge.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat…
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Place a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) and add 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil.
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Add 175g of raw chicken breast strips…
Add 175g of raw chicken breast strips and cook undisturbed for 3 minutes until the bottom edges turn golden brown.
Look for: the bottom edges turn golden brown
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Flip the chicken strips using tongs and…
Flip the chicken strips using tongs and cook for another 3 minutes until fully cooked through and no longer pink inside.
Look for: fully cooked through and no longer pink inside
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium, then add 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Toss 2 cups of fresh baby spinach…
Toss 2 cups of fresh baby spinach into the skillet and stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves are fully wilted.
Look for: the leaves are fully wilted
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Drizzle 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice…
Drizzle 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice over the pan, sprinkle with 2 tbsp of parmesan cheese, and remove from heat immediately.
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Transfer to a dinner plate and serve…
Transfer to a dinner plate and serve warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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