Mediterranean Chicken Avocado Rice Bowl
Juicy chicken breast served over white rice cooked in savory beef broth, paired with crisp cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and rich avocado. Tossed with romaine lettuce and dressed with pure olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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.
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
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
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.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Cook the white rice in beef broth ahead of time to make assembly fast during busy weekdays.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine white rice and beef broth
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Combine white rice and beef broth
In a medium saucepan, combine white rice and beef broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Look for: liquid is absorbed
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Wash and chop the romaine lettuce
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
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Dice the pre-cooked chicken breast into bite-sized…
Dice the pre-cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
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Slice the avocado in half
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh, then slice into chunks.
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Assemble the bowl by adding cooked white…
Assemble the bowl by adding cooked white rice and chopped romaine lettuce to the base.
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Top with diced chicken breast
Top with diced chicken breast, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle evenly with extra virgin olive oil…
Drizzle evenly with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice just before serving.
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