Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken and Apple Slaw
A crunchy, energizing slaw pairing shredded chicken and crisp apples with a savory peanut dressing. It is ready in just 10 minutes to power you through the afternoon slump.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 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.
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
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
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
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
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Meal prep friendly: If making this a day ahead, keep the peanut dressing at the bottom of the container, layer the chicken, cabbage, and apples on top, and toss just before eating so the slaw stays crunchy.
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk the unsweetened peanut butter
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Whisk the unsweetened peanut butter
In a large bowl, whisk the unsweetened peanut butter, soy sauce, a splash of warm water to thin it out, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
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Squeeze in a little fresh lime juice…
Squeeze in a little fresh lime juice or rice vinegar to brighten the dressing.
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Core and thinly slice the crisp apple…
Core and thinly slice the crisp apple into matchsticks.
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Add the sliced apple
Add the sliced apple, shredded cabbage, and shredded cooked chicken breast directly into the bowl with the peanut dressing.
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Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and scatter…
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and scatter it over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Toss everything thoroughly until the cabbage and…
Toss everything thoroughly until the cabbage and chicken are evenly coated. Serve immediately or portion into a container for later.
Look for: the cabbage and chicken are evenly coated
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