Spicy Chicken and Edamame Noodle Bowl
A savory, high-protein noodle bowl featuring tender chicken breast, edamame, and rice noodles tossed in a chili garlic dressing. Quick to assemble and ideal for high-energy meal prep.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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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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
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
Large skillet · Colander · Whisk
Time saver
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in the microwave for 90 seconds until hot.
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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: Heat a skillet over medium heat
- 01
Heat a skillet over medium heat
Heat a skillet over medium heat, add a light spray of cooking oil if needed, and heat diced chicken breast for 3 to 4 minutes until warm throughout.
Look for: warm throughout
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Bring a medium pot of water to…
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil over high heat.
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Add dry rice noodles and edamame to…
Add dry rice noodles and edamame to the boiling water, remove from heat, and let sit for 5 to 6 minutes until noodles are tender.
Look for: noodles are tender
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Drain noodles and edamame thoroughly in a…
Drain noodles and edamame thoroughly in a colander under cool running water.
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Whisk together soy sauce
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil until blended.
Look for: blended
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Add drained rice noodles
Add drained rice noodles, edamame, warm chicken breast, and halved hard-boiled egg to the bowl.
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Toss gently to coat all ingredients with…
Toss gently to coat all ingredients with sauce evenly.
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Top with green onion and serve warm
Top with green onion and serve warm, or pack into an airtight container for meal prep.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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