Mediterranean Chicken Avocado Rice Bowl
Tender diced leftover chicken, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and fresh leafy greens over cooked brown rice, drizzled with a simple lemon-herb olive oil dressing. It delivers a deeply satisfying blend of light Mediterranean flavors and satisfying textures in minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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 HealthSteadier 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
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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Setup
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Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Keep leftover diced chicken wrapped tightly in an airtight container for up to 3 days for lightning-fast assembly.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the lemon-herb dressing by whisking 1…
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Prepare the lemon-herb dressing by whisking 1…
Prepare the lemon-herb dressing by whisking 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice, 0.25 tsp of dried oregano, a pinch of sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper together in a small bowl until blended.
Look for: blended
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Place 0.75 cup of pre-cooked warm brown rice into the base of a single serving bowl.
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Arrange 150g of diced pre-cooked chicken breast
Arrange 150g of diced pre-cooked chicken breast, 0.5 pcs of sliced avocado, 0.5 cup of sliced cucumber, and 1 cup of baby spinach in neat sections over the rice base.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the prepared lemon-herb dressing evenly over…
Drizzle the prepared lemon-herb dressing evenly over the entire bowl right before serving and enjoy immediately.
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