Cold Sesame Ginger Chicken Poke Bowl
A fresh, vibrant lunch bowl featuring shredded chicken, crisp cucumber, sweet carrots, and cherry tomatoes over wholesome brown rice, finished with a savory sesame-ginger dressing. It is a family-friendly crowd-pleaser that is packed with high-quality protein to keep you satisfied.
Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Reshma + Lila
Reshma 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
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.
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Prep
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Total
15 min
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the soy sauce
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Combine the soy sauce
Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and grated garlic in a small bowl. Whisk with a fork until the dressing is fully integrated.
Look for: the dressing is fully integrated
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Place the cooked brown rice at the…
Place the cooked brown rice at the bottom of your serving bowl as a base.
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Arrange the shredded chicken breast
Arrange the shredded chicken breast, sliced cucumber, shredded carrot, cherry tomatoes, and salad greens in neat, separate sections on top of the rice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Drizzle the prepared sesame-ginger dressing evenly over…
Drizzle the prepared sesame-ginger dressing evenly over the entire bowl.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using, and serve immediately while cold. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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