Double Chicken Mediterranean Power Bowl
A flavorful, high-protein bowl packed with grilled chicken, fiber-rich chickpeas, leafy greens, and gentle Mediterranean spices. Designed to be easy to find at fast-casual spots like CAVA or Chipotle while traveling.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ferrara + Lila
Ferrara 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.
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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
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
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
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Prep
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Total
10 min
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Next: If ordering at a fast-casual restaurant (like…
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If ordering at a fast-casual restaurant (like…
If ordering at a fast-casual restaurant (like CAVA or Chipotle), request a base of mixed leafy greens such as baby spinach or romaine lettuce.
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Ask for a double portion of grilled…
Ask for a double portion of grilled chicken breast for your primary protein.
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Add half a cup of warm chickpeas…
Add half a cup of warm chickpeas or black beans for gut-friendly fiber and complex carbohydrates.
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Top with a generous scoop of diced…
Top with a generous scoop of diced cucumber, tomato, and extra fajita vegetables or raw bell peppers.
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Finish with a tablespoon of olive oil…
Finish with a tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice dressing or tzatziki sauce on the side.
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Mix everything gently in your bowl and…
Mix everything gently in your bowl and enjoy while warm.
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