Warm Ginger Chicken and Sweet Potato Rice Bowl
Tender shredded chicken and soft sweet potato served over warm basmati rice with wilted spinach. Gently spiced with soothing ginger for an exceptionally easy-to-digest post-shift lunch.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 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.
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
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.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Pre-cooked cooked chicken breast slices or leftover roast chicken keep preparation under 10 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Prick the sweet potato multiple times with…
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Prick the sweet potato multiple times with…
Prick the sweet potato multiple times with a fork and microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes until completely tender when pierced with a knife.
Look for: completely tender when pierced with a knife
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Carefully slice open the sweet potato
Carefully slice open the sweet potato, scoop out the warm flesh into a medium bowl, and mash gently with a fork.
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil along with the finely grated fresh ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the cooked shredded chicken breast
Add the cooked shredded chicken breast, microwaved basmati rice pouch, and baby spinach to the skillet.
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Stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes…
Stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken and rice are heated through and the spinach is just wilted.
Look for: the chicken and rice are heated through and the spinach is just wilted
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Transfer the warm rice
Transfer the warm rice, chicken, and spinach mixture into the bowl with the sweet potato and gently toss together.
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Serve warm in a deep bowl and…
Serve warm in a deep bowl and enjoy immediately, or pack into an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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