Ginger Garlic Chicken And Broccoli Quinoa Skillet
Savor tender chicken breast cooked with aromatic ginger, garlic, and fresh broccoli over fluffy quinoa. This warm, whole-food dinner delivers a delicious, comforting balance of high-quality protein and gut-friendly fiber.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Rachael + Lila
Rachael 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 HealthSteadier 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
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
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Colander · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Measure 0.25 cup quinoa and rinse under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. In a small saucepan, combine quinoa with 0.5 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
Look for: liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy
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Pat 1 chicken breast dry with paper…
While quinoa cooks, pat 1 chicken breast dry with paper towels and chop into bite-sized 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute until oil shimmers.
Look for: oil shimmers
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Add chicken pieces to skillet in a…
Add chicken pieces to skillet in a single layer. Cook without moving for 4 minutes until golden brown underneath, then stir and cook for another 3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Look for: golden brown underneath, then stir and cook for another 3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C)
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Add 1 minced garlic clove and 1…
Add 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tsp grated ginger root to the skillet. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 2…
Add 1 cup broccoli florets and 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce to the pan. Toss continuously for 3 to 4 minutes until broccoli turns bright green and is tender-crisp.
Look for: broccoli turns bright green and is tender-crisp
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Fold cooked quinoa into the skillet
Fold cooked quinoa into the skillet, stirring gently for 1 minute until warmed through. Divide into a bowl and serve warm.
Look for: warmed through
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