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.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
These tags explain why the recipe may appear in Lila. They are prompts for noticing your own patterns—not evidence that this meal treats a symptom.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
Check how the whole meal lands
Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
Track: energy 1–3 hours later
Appetite changes
Notice patterns without judgment
One meal does not determine body weight. Look at fullness, energy and repeatable eating patterns over time instead.
Track: fullness + meal rhythm
Digestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
Fiber, portion size and ingredients land differently for everyone. Increase unfamiliar foods gradually and notice comfort.
Track: comfort + portion
Fatigue
Separate a pattern from one day
Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
Track: energy + previous night
Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: In a large bowl
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In a large bowl
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.
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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.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Meal prep friendly
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.
Shortcut
Shortcut: Grab a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and a bag of shredded coleslaw mix at the store to assemble this meal in under 5 minutes.
Apples browning
Apples browning: If you are packing this for work, tossing the apple slices in a little lemon or lime juice first will keep them from oxidizing.
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