Healthy Chinese-Style Chicken Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Tender chicken breast tossed with crisp broccoli florets and earthy mushrooms in a garlic-ginger brown sauce. Served over warm brown rice and free of soy, dairy, eggs, and added sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Kelly + Lila
Kelly 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
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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover chicken and rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Prepare the brown sauce by whisking 0
Prepare the brown sauce by whisking 0.25 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1.5 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp tapioca starch, 1 tsp sesame oil, 2 pcs minced garlic clove, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
Look for: smooth
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Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over…
Heat a non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C).
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Add 150g skinless chicken breast cut into…
Add 150g skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces to the hot skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)). Transfer chicken to a plate.
Look for: browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C))
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In the same skillet, add 1.5 cup broccoli floret and 1 cup sliced cremini mushroom. Pour in 2 tbsp water, cover with a lid, and steam over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
Look for: broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet…
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Whisk the brown sauce mixture again and pour it into the skillet.
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Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes…
Stir continuously for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat until the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze coating the chicken and vegetables.
Look for: the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze coating the chicken and vegetables
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Serve warm over 0.5 cup cooked brown rice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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