Sesame Chicken and Edamame Rice Noodle Bowl
Tender pre-cooked chicken breast, fiber-rich edamame, and crisp bell pepper tossed with rice noodles in a tangy soy-sesame lime dressing. A cooling, high-protein meal designed for easy prep and quick eating during long shifts.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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
5 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Stays fresh and crisp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Place 1.8 oz (50g) dry rice noodles in a heatproof bowl, cover completely with boiling water, and set aside for 5 to 7 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Look for: tender, then drain and rinse under cold water
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Whisk 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce
While noodles soak, whisk 1 tbsp (15ml) soy sauce, 1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice, and 1 tbsp (15ml) sesame oil together in a small container until combined to create the dressing.
Look for: combined to create the dressing
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Thinly slice 0.5 pcs red bell pepper and 0.5 pcs cucumber into bite-sized strips.
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Combine the cooled rice noodles
In a portable meal prep container, combine the cooled rice noodles, 4.6 oz (130g) cooked shredded chicken breast, 1.8 oz (50g) shelled edamame, sliced red bell pepper, and sliced cucumber.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the noodle…
Pour the prepared dressing over the noodle bowl and toss lightly to coat before sealing for work.
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