Ginger Chicken & Egg Drop Broth Bowl
A comforting low-carb broth bowl featuring tender chicken meatballs and silky egg ribbons in a fragrant ginger broth. Quick to assemble and rich in clean protein for a satisfying keto meal.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ellie + Lila
Ellie 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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Whisk
Time saver
For advance prep, store the broth and chicken meatballs together, then add fresh egg drop ribbons when reheating.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Mix ground chicken
- 01
Mix ground chicken
Mix ground chicken, half of the ginger, and half of the tamari in a bowl until combined. Shape into bite-sized chicken meatballs.
Look for: combined
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Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan…
Heat sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat at 350°F (175°C). Add remaining ginger and garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in chicken broth and remaining tamari
Pour in chicken broth and remaining tamari, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
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Carefully drop the chicken meatballs into the…
Carefully drop the chicken meatballs into the simmering broth. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Whisk egg in a small cup
Whisk egg in a small cup. Reduce broth heat to low, then slowly pour the whisked egg into the broth while stirring gently in a circle to create delicate egg ribbons.
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Remove from heat immediately
Remove from heat immediately, garnish with thin green onion slices, and serve warm in a wide soup bowl.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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