Mediterranean Lemon Herb Chicken with Roasted Asparagus
Juicy pan-seared chicken breast infused with garlic, lemon, and oregano, served alongside tender roasted asparagus. A delicious, protein-packed dinner that comes together effortlessly on busy weeknights.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ewa + Lila
Ewa 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
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive…
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Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive…
Heat 1 tbsp (15ml) extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes until hot.
Look for: hot
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Season 1 chicken breast lightly with salt
Season 1 chicken breast lightly with salt, black pepper, and 0.5 tsp dried oregano.
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Add the seasoned chicken breast to the…
Add the seasoned chicken breast to the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Trim 150g asparagus
While the chicken cooks, trim 150g asparagus, tossed with 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, and roast in an air fryer or oven at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Stir 1 garlic clove and 1 tbsp…
In the last minute of cooking the chicken, stir 1 garlic clove and 1 tbsp lemon juice directly into the pan juices, spooning over the chicken.
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Plate the chicken alongside roasted asparagus
Plate the chicken alongside roasted asparagus, top with 1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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