Baked Lemon Herb Chicken with Garlic Green Beans
Juicy baked chicken breast seasoned with fragrant herbs, paired with tender sautéed garlic green beans.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Anneliese + Lila
Anneliese created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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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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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.
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Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
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Everyday strength
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A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Before you start
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
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 (204°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
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Place the chicken breast in a baking…
Place the chicken breast in a baking dish. Rub with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over…
While the chicken bakes, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the trimmed green beans and sauté…
Add the trimmed green beans and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until tender-crisp. Season with a pinch of salt.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Serve the sliced baked chicken alongside the…
Serve the sliced baked chicken alongside the garlic green beans.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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The nutrition underneath
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To ensure the chicken stays juicy
To ensure the chicken stays juicy, let it rest for 5 minutes after baking before slicing.
If you prefer softer green beans
If you prefer softer green beans, cover the skillet with a lid for 2 minutes during cooking to steam them slightly.
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