10-Minute Mediterranean Chicken and Chickpea Bowl
A quick, protein-packed bowl featuring pre-cooked chicken, creamy chickpeas, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta tossed in extra virgin olive oil.
Prep
8 min
Cook
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Total
8 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Mendy + Lila
Mendy 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.
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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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Setup
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Prep
8 min
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Total
8 min
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Equipment
Colander · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Save time by using store-bought rotisserie chicken or pre-grilled chicken strips.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Instructions
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Take 0.5 cup of canned chickpeas, place them in a fine-mesh strainer, and rinse under cold water for 10 seconds until water runs clear; drain thoroughly.
Look for: water runs clear
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Add 120g pre-cooked chicken breast cut into…
In a medium mixing bowl, add 120g pre-cooked chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces and the drained chickpeas.
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Chop 0.5 medium cucumber into bite-sized half-moons and halve 5 cherry tomatoes, then add both to the bowl.
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Squeeze the juice from 0.5 fresh lemon directly over the bowl, discarding any seeds.
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Drizzle 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive…
Drizzle 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over the ingredients and crumble 30g of feta cheese on top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Use a spoon to gently toss all…
Use a spoon to gently toss all ingredients for 15 seconds until evenly coated in dressing.
Look for: evenly coated in dressing
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Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy…
Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately, or seal in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
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