Gently Simmered Ginger Chicken And Rice Bowl
Tender shredded chicken, soft carrots, and jasmine rice simmered in a warm ginger broth. A soothing, comforting dinner that comes together in minutes.
Prep
3 min
Cook
6 min
Total
9 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Steffeny + Lila
Steffeny 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
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
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
3 min
Cook
6 min
Total
9 min
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Equipment
Saucepan
Time saver
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken breast or leftover poached chicken to keep hands-on time under 5 minutes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Combine chicken bone broth
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Combine chicken bone broth
In a medium saucepan, combine chicken bone broth, grated ginger, and sliced carrot over medium-high heat.
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Bring to a gentle boil
Bring to a gentle boil, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 4 minutes until the carrot slices are fork-tender.
Look for: the carrot slices are fork-tender
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Add the cooked chicken breast and cooked…
Add the cooked chicken breast and cooked white rice to the broth, stirring to combine.
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Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes…
Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken and rice are heated completely through.
Look for: the chicken and rice are heated completely through
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Remove the pan from the heat and…
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the baby spinach, allowing it to wilt in the hot broth for about 30 seconds.
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Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and ladle…
Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and ladle the warm soup into a wide serving bowl.
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