Gentle Ginger Chicken and Squash Rice Bowl
A soothing bowl of tender chicken, soft cooked zucchini, and sweet butternut squash over warm white rice. Mildly seasoned with gentle ginger to comfort the digestive system.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Bambi + Lila
Bambi 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
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
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients by cutting 5 oz…
Prepare the ingredients by cutting 5 oz (140g) of boneless skinless chicken breast into bite-sized cubes, peeling and dicing 0.5 cups (70g) of butternut squash, and slicing 0.5 cups (60g) of zucchini.
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Bring 1 cup (240ml) of water or…
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup (240ml) of water or low-sodium chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat (around 190°F / 88°C).
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Add 0.5 tsp (1.5g) of freshly grated ginger, 1 pinch of fine sea salt, the cubed chicken breast, diced butternut squash, and sliced zucchini to the simmering liquid.
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Cover the saucepan with a lid
Cover the saucepan with a lid, lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 12 to 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C) and the vegetables are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
Look for: the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C) and the vegetables are soft and easily pierced with a fork
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While the chicken and vegetables cook, warm 0.5 cups (80g) of cooked white rice in a serving bowl.
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Spoon the poached chicken
Spoon the poached chicken, soft vegetables, and a few tablespoons of the warm ginger cooking broth over the rice.
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Allow to cool slightly before serving
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm within 3 days if storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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