Chicken Avocado and Quinoa Power Bowl
A quick and satisfying lunch bowl featuring juicy rotisserie chicken, nutty quinoa, crisp baby spinach, and creamy avocado. Tossed with a bright lemon olive oil dressing for sustained energy without added sugar.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Zaskya + Lila
Zaskya 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 HealthComfortably 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
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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
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Total
5 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Using pre-cooked or leftover rotisserie chicken makes this meal come together in under 5 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Next: Place 1 cup of baby spinach as…
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Place 1 cup of baby spinach as…
In a medium serving bowl, place 1 cup of baby spinach as the base.
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Add 0.5 cup of cooked quinoa and 140g of pulled rotisserie chicken side by side over the spinach.
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Slice 0.25 of a medium avocado and arrange it on top of the bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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In a small glass or bowl, whisk together 0.5 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice until well combined.
Look for: well combined
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Drizzle the lemon dressing evenly over the…
Drizzle the lemon dressing evenly over the chicken, quinoa, and greens right before serving.
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