12-Minute Chicken and Chestnut Stir-Fry with Pak Choi
Tender chicken breast tossed with sweet cooked chestnuts and crisp pak choi in a fragrant garlic-ginger sauce. Quick, high-protein, and ready in under 15 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover stir-fry in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Cut 150g raw chicken breast into thin…
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Cut 150g raw chicken breast into thin…
Cut 150g raw chicken breast into thin bite-sized strips and set aside on a clean plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over…
Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) and add 1 tsp sesame oil.
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Add 1 minced garlic clove and 1…
Add 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tsp grated ginger to the hot oil; stir continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add the chicken breast strips and sear…
Add the chicken breast strips and sear for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the exterior turns white and is nearly cooked through.
Look for: the exterior turns white and is nearly cooked through
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Add 50g cooked chestnuts
Add 50g cooked chestnuts, 100g chopped pak choi, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 0.25 tsp red chili flakes to the pan.
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Stir-fry for an additional 2 to 3…
Stir-fry for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the pak choi leaves wilt, stems turn tender-crisp, and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: the pak choi leaves wilt, stems turn tender-crisp, and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Transfer immediately to a bowl and serve…
Transfer immediately to a bowl and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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