No-Cook Trader Joe's Chicken Fiesta Bowl
An effortless assembly-only dinner featuring pre-cooked chicken breast, black beans, crisp romaine, creamy avocado, and salsa over a rich tahini drizzle. Ready in under 5 minutes with zero cooking required.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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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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
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
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Total
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store pre-cooked chicken and salad greens in airtight containers in the refrigerator to assemble in 2 minutes anytime you feel fatigued.
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Instructions
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Next: Measure out 2 cups (60g) of pre-packaged…
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Measure out 2 cups (60g) of pre-packaged…
Measure out 2 cups (60g) of pre-packaged romaine lettuce into a large serving bowl.
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Rinse and drain 0.5 cup (120g) of canned black beans in a mesh strainer to reduce sodium, then add to the bowl.
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Slice 0.5 pcs of avocado into cubes and add to the bowl alongside 120g of pre-cooked chicken breast strips.
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Top the bowl with 0.25 cup (60g) of sugar-free salsa.
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Whisk 1 tbsp (15g) of tahini with…
Whisk 1 tbsp (15g) of tahini with 1 tbsp (15 ml) of lime juice in a small ramekin until smooth and pourable, then drizzle over the bowl.
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Serve immediately as a fresh, zero-cook meal.
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