Mediterranean Shredded Chicken & Lentil Bowl with Tahini Drizzle
A flavorful family-friendly bowl loaded with pre-cooked shredded chicken, tender brown lentils, and crisp cucumber over brown rice. Wrapped together with a creamy garlic tahini sauce that everyone will love.
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 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.
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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
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Instructions
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Next: Whisk together the tahini
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Whisk together the tahini
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, warm water, and minced garlic clove until completely smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add additional warm water 1 tsp at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
Look for: completely smooth and creamy
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C) and add olive oil.
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Add the pre-cooked shredded chicken
Add the pre-cooked shredded chicken, cooked brown lentils, cooked brown rice, and ground cumin to the skillet.
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Warm the chicken and grain mixture for…
Warm the chicken and grain mixture for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through completely.
Look for: heated through completely
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Divide the warm chicken
Divide the warm chicken, lentil, and rice mixture evenly into individual serving bowls.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Top each bowl with chopped red bell…
Top each bowl with chopped red bell pepper and diced cucumber for a crisp texture contrast.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Generously drizzle the creamy garlic tahini sauce…
Generously drizzle the creamy garlic tahini sauce over each bowl before serving warm.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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