Ginger Garlic Chicken and Vegetable Rice Bowl
A light, nourishing stir-fry of sliced chicken breast and fresh Asian vegetables served over steamed jasmine rice. Infused with ginger and garlic to soothe the stomach and support immune recovery.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Julia + Lila
Julia 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
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
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
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Measure out cooked jasmine rice and set…
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Measure out cooked jasmine rice and set…
Measure out cooked jasmine rice and set aside warm.
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Heat sesame oil in a large skillet…
Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C).
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Add diced chicken breast to the hot…
Add diced chicken breast to the hot pan and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Push chicken to the side of the…
Push chicken to the side of the skillet and add minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add broccoli florets
Add broccoli florets, sliced red bell pepper, sliced zucchini, and bamboo shoots. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce.
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Stir-fry all ingredients together for 3 to…
Stir-fry all ingredients together for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp and bright in color.
Look for: vegetables are tender-crisp and bright in color
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Place warm jasmine rice into a serving…
Place warm jasmine rice into a serving bowl and top with the chicken and vegetable stir-fry. Serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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