Harissa Chicken & Cauliflower Rice Bowl
A warming Middle Eastern-inspired bowl featuring spiced chicken and tender cauliflower rice. Creamy tahini and crunchy almonds complete this nutrient-dense, low-carb lunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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
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.
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
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
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you prep extra tahini dressing for the week, it will thicken in the fridge. Just whisk in a few drops of warm water before using it again.
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Instructions
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Next: Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces…
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Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces…
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and toss with the harissa paste, a pinch of salt, and half of the olive oil.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked and nicely browned. Transfer to a plate.
Look for: fully cooked and nicely browned
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Reduce the heat to medium and add…
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil. Toss in the cauliflower rice and chopped kale. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the kale is completely wilted and the cauliflower is tender. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Look for: the kale is completely wilted and the cauliflower is tender
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Whisk the tahini with the lemon juice
In a small bowl, whisk the tahini with the lemon juice, garlic powder, and a splash of warm water until it reaches a smooth, drizzlable consistency.
Look for: it reaches a smooth, drizzlable consistency
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Transfer the warm vegetables to a bowl
Transfer the warm vegetables to a bowl, top with the spiced chicken, drizzle with the creamy tahini dressing, and garnish with sliced almonds for extra crunch.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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