Ginger Tamari Chicken and Egg Stir-Fry
Succulent pan-seared chicken and fluffy scrambled egg tossed with crisp carrot and sweet bell pepper over warm jasmine rice, coated in a savory, zesty ginger-tamari glaze.
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley 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.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Wok · Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the glaze
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Prepare the glaze
Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, water, finely grated fresh ginger, and maple syrup until combined. Set aside.
Look for: combined
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Cook the egg
Cook the egg: Heat half of the sesame oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Whisk the egg in a small bowl, pour into the hot pan, and scramble gently for 1 to 2 minutes until just cooked but still soft. Transfer the egg to a plate and set aside.
Look for: just cooked but still soft
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Sear the chicken
Sear the chicken: Add the remaining sesame oil to the same pan. Add the chicken breast cubes and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden-brown on the outside and cooked through (no longer pink in the center).
Look for: they are golden-brown on the outside and cooked through (no longer pink in the center)
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Stir-fry the vegetables
Stir-fry the vegetables: Toss in the thinly sliced bell pepper, carrot, and sliced mushrooms. Stir-fry over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are lightly browned but still vibrantly colored and snap-crisp.
Look for: the vegetables are lightly browned but still vibrantly colored and snap-crisp
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Combine and glaze
Combine and glaze: Return the scrambled egg to the pan. Pour in the prepared tamari-ginger glaze and toss everything together over high heat for 1 minute until the sauce is hot and bubbling, coating all ingredients.
Look for: the sauce is hot and bubbling, coating all ingredients
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Assemble and serve
Assemble and serve: Place the warmed microwave jasmine rice in a serving bowl. Top with the piping hot stir-fry, ensuring all the ginger-tamari pan juices are drizzled over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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