Crunchy Asian Chopped Chicken Salad
A satisfying, crunchy salad packed with colorful vegetables, tender chicken, and toasted almonds. Tossed in a savory sesame ginger dressing for a perfect afternoon reset.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
2 servings
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 HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Colander · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Batch prep friendly: You can chop the vegetables and cook the chicken up to 3 days in advance. Just keep the dressing and almonds separate until you are ready to eat.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup shelled edamame (thawed)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Pound the chicken breast slightly so it…
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Pound the chicken breast slightly so it…
Pound the chicken breast slightly so it is an even 1/2 inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
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Heat a drizzle of olive oil in…
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until deeply golden and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized cubes.
Look for: deeply golden and cooked through
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Place a dry skillet over medium-low heat…
While the chicken cooks, place a dry skillet over medium-low heat and toast the sliced almonds for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and golden. Set aside.
Look for: fragrant and golden
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Combine the shredded red cabbage
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, carrots, edamame, and chopped chicken.
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Drizzle the sesame dressing over the bowl…
Drizzle the sesame dressing over the bowl and toss well to ensure the vegetables and protein are evenly coated.
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Divide into two bowls and garnish with…
Divide into two bowls and garnish with the toasted almonds just before eating to preserve their crunch.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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