Cold Shredded Chicken and Edamame Power Bowl
Crisp cabbage, shredded chicken, and tender edamame tossed in a creamy sesame-ginger dressing. This savory, cold meal-prep lunch delivers over 35g of protein and stays crunchy all day in the fridge.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 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
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
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Prep
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Total
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If the tahini dressing thickens too much in the fridge, splash 1 tsp of warm water over it and stir before eating.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the pre-cooked shredded chicken
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Combine the pre-cooked shredded chicken
In a large meal-prep container, combine the pre-cooked shredded chicken, thawed edamame, shredded cabbage, and shredded carrot.
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Whisk together the tahini
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the tahini, low-sodium soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and 1 tbsp of warm water until smooth and creamy.
Look for: smooth and creamy
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Pour the dressing over the chicken and…
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly with tongs until everything is evenly coated.
Look for: everything is evenly coated
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Top with toasted sesame seeds for crunch
Top with toasted sesame seeds for crunch.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Seal the container tightly and refrigerate until…
Seal the container tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat. Can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Look for: ready to eat
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