Ginger Tamari Chicken and Poached Egg Broth Bowl
A fragrant, ginger-infused savory miso broth filled with tender poached chicken, mushrooms, baby corn, and crisp pak choi, crowned with a soft poached egg. Completely gluten-free and dairy-free for a soothing, light dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley 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
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
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For meal prep, prepare the broth, chicken, and vegetables ahead of time; poach the egg fresh right before serving.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Pour 500ml (2 cups) of water into…
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Pour 500ml (2 cups) of water into…
Pour 500ml (2 cups) of water into a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat.
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Finely grate the fresh ginger and garlic…
Finely grate the fresh ginger and garlic clove directly into the saucepan.
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Add the gluten-free tamari and white miso…
Add the gluten-free tamari and white miso paste, whisking until the miso is fully dissolved into the liquid.
Look for: the miso is fully dissolved into the liquid
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Bring the broth to a gentle simmer…
Bring the broth to a gentle simmer at medium heat.
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Slice the chicken breast into thin strips…
Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and lower them gently into the simmering broth.
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Simmer the chicken for 6 to 8…
Simmer the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until opaque and thoroughly cooked through.
Look for: opaque and thoroughly cooked through
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Add the chestnut mushrooms
Add the chestnut mushrooms, baby corn, and pak choi to the pan, cooking for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Look for: tender-crisp
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Meanwhile
Meanwhile, bring a small separate pot of water to a gentle simmer over medium heat for poaching the egg.
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Crack the egg into a small cup
Crack the egg into a small cup, stir the simmering water to create a gentle vortex, and slide the egg into the center.
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Poach the egg for 3 minutes until…
Poach the egg for 3 minutes until the white is set but the yolk remains soft and runny.
Look for: the white is set but the yolk remains soft and runny
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Ladle the hot chicken
Ladle the hot chicken, vegetables, and ginger broth into a deep serving bowl.
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Lift the poached egg out with a…
Lift the poached egg out with a slotted spoon and place it gently on top of the broth bowl before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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