Thai Chicken and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry Bowl
Tender poached chicken breast and sweet potato simmered with crisp-tender green beans in a fragrant garlic-ginger coconut broth. A comforting meal free from dairy, gluten, and added sugars.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Helen + Lila
Helen 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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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.
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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.
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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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
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For meal prep, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over medium-low heat.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil…
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Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil…
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1…
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp (15 g) grated ginger root; saute for 1 minute until fragrant and softened.
Look for: fragrant and softened
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Add 100 g diced sweet potato
Add 100 g diced sweet potato, 150 g bite-sized diced chicken breast, and 0.5 cup (50 g) trimmed green beans to the saucepan.
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Pour in 100 ml coconut milk and…
Pour in 100 ml coconut milk and 0.5 cup (120 ml) water or sodium-free broth, along with 1 tbsp (15 ml) tamari.
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Bring liquid to a gentle boil
Bring liquid to a gentle boil, then lower heat to medium-low, cover saucepan with a lid, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until sweet potato is fork-tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: sweet potato is fork-tender and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, stir in 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice, and serve warm in a rimmed dish.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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