Chilled Sesame Ginger Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Potato
Crisp lettuce leaves stuffed with shredded chicken breast and fresh veggies, drizzled with a savory coconut aminos sesame-ginger dressing. Served alongside roasted sweet potato rounds for a refreshing, no-heat summer meal.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona 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.
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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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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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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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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken breast or leftover poached chicken to make this recipe completely heat-free during hot summer days.
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Next: Pre-heat oven to 400°F (204°C) if sweet…
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Pre-heat oven to 400°F (204°C) if sweet…
Pre-heat oven to 400°F (204°C) if sweet potatoes are not pre-roasted. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice sweet potato into 1/2 inch (1
Slice sweet potato into 1/2 inch (1.3cm) thick rounds, toss with 1 tsp avocado oil, and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet.
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Roast sweet potato in the oven for…
Roast sweet potato in the oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden and centers are fork-tender. Set aside to cool to room temperature or chill.
Look for: edges are golden and centers are fork-tender
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Whisk together coconut aminos
In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic clove, and apple cider vinegar until fully emulsified.
Look for: fully emulsified
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Combine shredded cooked chicken breast
In a medium mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken breast, grated carrot, and sliced green onion.
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Pour half of the sesame-ginger dressing over…
Pour half of the sesame-ginger dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Separate butter lettuce leaves carefully to form…
Separate butter lettuce leaves carefully to form sturdy cups and lay them flat on a serving plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Spoon the chilled chicken mixture evenly into…
Spoon the chilled chicken mixture evenly into the lettuce cups and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Serve lettuce wraps alongside the chilled sweet…
Serve lettuce wraps alongside the chilled sweet potato rounds, with remaining dressing on the side for drizzling.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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