Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken and Apple Slaw
Crisp red cabbage and tart apple matchsticks tossed in a creamy, savory peanut dressing paired with tender chicken breast.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Tisha + Lila
Tisha 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
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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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at…
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) and coat lightly with cooking spray.
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Add the chicken breast fillets to the…
Add the chicken breast fillets to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer
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Transfer the chicken to a cutting board…
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Whisk the unsweetened peanut butter
While the chicken rests, whisk the unsweetened peanut butter, tamari, lime juice, minced ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth and fully combined.
Look for: smooth and fully combined
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Combine the shredded red cabbage
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, shredded carrot, and apple matchsticks.
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Pour the peanut dressing over the cabbage…
Pour the peanut dressing over the cabbage and apple mixture, tossing thoroughly until all vegetables are evenly coated.
Look for: all vegetables are evenly coated
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Divide the dressed slaw onto 4 serving…
Divide the dressed slaw onto 4 serving plates and top each portion evenly with the sliced chicken.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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