Chipotle Style Chicken and Brown Rice Bowl
A nutrient-dense bowl featuring grilled chicken, fiber-rich black beans, and brown rice topped with fresh pico de gallo and crisp lettuce.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Ana + Lila
Ana 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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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.
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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.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the brown rice according to package…
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Prepare the brown rice according to package…
Prepare the brown rice according to package instructions.
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Season the chicken breast with a pinch…
Season the chicken breast with a pinch of salt and pepper, then grill or pan-sear until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
Look for: fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C)
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Warm the black beans and corn in…
Warm the black beans and corn in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Layer the brown rice as the base
In a large bowl, layer the brown rice as the base.
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Top with the black beans
Top with the black beans, corn, and grilled chicken.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Add the shredded lettuce and fresh pico…
Add the shredded lettuce and fresh pico de gallo.
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Finish with a small dollop of sour…
Finish with a small dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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