Spicy Sesame Chicken with Sweet Potato and Mediterranean Veggies
Tender chicken breast marinated in ginger, garlic, and chilli, roasted alongside sweet potato cubes and Mediterranean vegetables.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive 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
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
Comfortably satisfied
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
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.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the chilli paste
In a medium bowl, combine the chilli paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, and half of the sesame oil. Add the chicken breast cubes and toss until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Place the sweet potato cubes in a…
Place the sweet potato cubes in a separate small bowl, drizzle with the remaining sesame oil and a touch of chilli paste, and stir to coat.
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Spread the sweet potato cubes and frozen…
Spread the sweet potato cubes and frozen Mediterranean vegetable mix across the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
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Roast the sweet potatoes and vegetables in…
Roast the sweet potatoes and vegetables in the oven for 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
Look for: they begin to soften
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Remove the sheet from the oven
Remove the sheet from the oven, turn the sweet potatoes, and add the marinated chicken cubes to the tray.
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Return the tray to the oven and…
Return the tray to the oven and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
Look for: the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sweet potatoes are fork-tender
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Serve hot directly onto a bowl or…
Serve hot directly onto a bowl or plate and enjoy immediately. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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