Marinated Soy Lemon Chicken with Sushi Rice and Edamame
Savory garlic-lemon glazed chicken thighs served alongside tender sushi rice, chilled edamame, and a crisp cucumber salad.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Michela + Lila
Michela 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
Trigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
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
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight if prepping ahead to deepen the savory garlic-citrus flavor.
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Next: Combine the soy sauce
- 01
Combine the soy sauce
Combine the soy sauce, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and finely crushed garlic in a medium bowl to form the marinade.
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Add the chicken thighs to the bowl
Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, coating them evenly, and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes while preparing the remaining ingredients.
Allow: 10 minutes
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Rinse the sushi rice under cool water…
Rinse the sushi rice under cool water until the water runs clear, then combine with water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook undisturbed for 15 minutes.
Look for: the water runs clear, then combine with water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook undisturbed for 15 minutes
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C), add the marinated chicken thighs, and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until deeply browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Look for: deeply browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
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Steam or boil the edamame in a…
While the chicken cooks, steam or boil the edamame in a small pot for 4 minutes until warm and tender, then drain thoroughly.
Look for: warm and tender, then drain thoroughly
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Thinly slice the cucumber and toss in…
Thinly slice the cucumber and toss in a small dish with soy sauce and sesame oil until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Remove the rice pan from heat and…
Remove the rice pan from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Plate the cooked chicken thigh sliced over…
Plate the cooked chicken thigh sliced over a bed of warm sushi rice, served alongside the sesame cucumber salad and steamed edamame.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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