Ginger Chicken and Bok Choy Broth Bowl
A comforting, clear ginger broth with lean chicken breast, tender baby bok choy, and thin rice noodles. It is light, deeply hydrating, and designed to be incredibly gentle on a bloated stomach.
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
Well-fueled muscles
Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
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Storage: If you are making this ahead of time, store the broth and chicken separately from the rice noodles, as the noodles will continue to absorb the liquid and get mushy.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the ingredients by slicing the chicken…
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Prepare the ingredients by slicing the chicken…
Prepare the ingredients by slicing the chicken breast into thin, bite-sized strips and slicing the baby bok choy in half lengthwise.
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Heat the sesame oil in a medium…
Heat the sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the grated fresh ginger and minced garlic, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Look for: fragrant but not browned
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Pour the gluten-free chicken broth into the…
Pour the gluten-free chicken broth into the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
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Add the chicken strips to the simmering…
Add the chicken strips to the simmering broth. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center
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Gently stir in the baby bok choy…
Gently stir in the baby bok choy halves and the dry rice noodles. Simmer for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the bok choy is tender-crisp and the rice noodles are soft.
Look for: the bok choy is tender-crisp and the rice noodles are soft
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Remove from the heat and stir in…
Remove from the heat and stir in the gluten-free tamari. Pour into a deep bowl and garnish with sliced green onion before serving hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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