Warm Lemon Herb Chicken and Broccoli Jasmine Bowl
A light, gentle-on-the-stomach warm bowl combining pre-cooked shredded chicken, tender broccoli, and fragrant jasmine rice tossed in a light lemon-herb drizzle.
Prep
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie 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
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
3 min
Cook
2 min
Total
5 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store any extra portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Add cooked jasmine rice
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Add cooked jasmine rice
Add cooked jasmine rice, prepped shredded chicken, and cooked broccoli to a microwave-safe bowl or small skillet.
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Pour low-sodium chicken broth over the ingredients…
Pour low-sodium chicken broth over the ingredients to keep everything moist and tender during warming.
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Heat in the microwave on high for…
Heat in the microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds (or warm in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes) until heated through and steaming.
Look for: heated through and steaming
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Fluff gently with a fork to combine…
Fluff gently with a fork to combine the chicken, broccoli, and rice.
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Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and fresh…
Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice evenly over the warm bowl.
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Season with sea salt
Season with sea salt, ground black pepper, and dried oregano.
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Toss gently and serve warm immediately
Toss gently and serve warm immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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