Ginger and Herb Pan-Seared Chicken with Zucchini
A warm, comforting dinner of tender pan-seared chicken breast paired with easily digestible sauteed zucchini, infused with fresh ginger and digestive-friendly herbs. Perfectly portioned to satisfy your appetite while remaining gentle on your stomach.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Megan + Lila
Megan 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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
Well-fueled muscles
Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Pat the chicken breast dry
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Pat the chicken breast dry
Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel and slice it horizontally into thin cutlets so that they cook quickly and evenly.
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Heat the olive oil in a medium…
Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken cutlets and sear for…
Add the chicken cutlets and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip.
Look for: golden brown, then flip
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. Add the ginger, oregano, and zucchini to the pan around the chicken.
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Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes
Cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring the zucchini occasionally, until the zucchini is tender-crisp and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the zucchini is tender-crisp and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Season with sea salt and serve warm
Season with sea salt and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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