Sesame Chicken and Prawn Stir Fry with Cucumber Salad
A vibrant, high-protein stir-fry of chicken, prawns, and spinach served alongside a crisp, chilled tomato and cucumber salad. This quick-cooking dinner combines savory warmth with a refreshing crunch, designed for busy evenings.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley 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.
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.
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Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the sliced cucumber and halved cherry…
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Combine the sliced cucumber and halved cherry…
Combine the sliced cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes in a small bowl. Toss with half of the sesame oil and a small pinch of salt. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill and stay crisp.
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Heat a large skillet or wok over…
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat with the remaining half of the sesame oil. Add the sliced chicken breast and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the surface is lightly browned.
Look for: the surface is lightly browned
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Add the peeled prawns and sliced button…
Add the peeled prawns and sliced button mushrooms to the skillet. Saute for another 3 minutes until the prawns turn completely pink and the mushrooms begin to soften.
Look for: the prawns turn completely pink and the mushrooms begin to soften
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Push the ingredients to one side of…
Push the ingredients to one side of the skillet. Pour the whisked egg into the cleared space and scramble it quickly using a spatula until it is just set, which takes about 1 minute. Stir everything together to distribute the egg.
Look for: it is just set, which takes about 1 minute
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Turn the heat down to low
Turn the heat down to low, add the fresh baby spinach, and toss until the leaves are barely wilted, about 1 minute. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Look for: the leaves are barely wilted
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Serve the warm chicken
Serve the warm chicken, prawn, and spinach stir-fry alongside the portion of pre-cooked brown rice and the chilled cucumber and tomato salad.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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