Warm Ginger Chicken & Zucchini Rice Bowl
Tender ground chicken simmered with ginger and soy sauce, served over warm white rice with soft-sautéed zucchini. A soothe-and-restore bowl designed for digestive comfort and rapid weeknight prep.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff 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 HealthDigestive 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
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
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
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
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
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Heat extra virgin olive oil in a…
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add lean ground chicken and ground ginger…
Add lean ground chicken and ground ginger to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C).
Look for: browned and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C)
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Lower the heat to medium
Lower the heat to medium. Stir in the diced zucchini and tamari soy sauce. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the zucchini is completely softened and translucent.
Look for: the zucchini is completely softened and translucent
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Fluff the pre-cooked warm white rice and…
Fluff the pre-cooked warm white rice and spoon it into a serving bowl.
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Top the rice with the warm ginger…
Top the rice with the warm ginger chicken and zucchini mixture. Drizzle toasted sesame oil over the top before serving warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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