Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Garlic Spinach
Pan-seared and oven-roasted chicken breast served over a warm bed of garlic-infused spinach. High in lean protein and very low in carbohydrates to keep you fully satisfied.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Zoya + Lila
Zoya 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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · 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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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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Season the chicken breast evenly on both…
Season the chicken breast evenly on both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
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Heat extra virgin olive oil in an…
Heat extra virgin olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until shimmered.
Look for: shimmered
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Place the chicken breast in the pan…
Place the chicken breast in the pan and sear for 3 minutes without moving until a golden crust forms.
Look for: a golden crust forms
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Flip the chicken and transfer the skillet…
Flip the chicken and transfer the skillet directly to the oven; bake for 12 to 15 minutes 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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Carefully transfer the chicken to a plate…
Carefully transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Set the same skillet over medium heat
Set the same skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic clove, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add fresh spinach to the skillet and…
Add fresh spinach to the skillet and toss continuously for 2 minutes until completely wilted.
Look for: completely wilted
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Plate the wilted garlic spinach
Plate the wilted garlic spinach, slice the rested chicken breast, and arrange it over top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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