Quick Ginger Sesame Chicken and Broccoli Stir-fry
Tender chicken breast sauteed with crisp broccoli and red bell pepper in a savory ginger sesame glaze. A quick, delicious Asian-inspired dinner packed with protein and heart-healthy fats.
Prep
10 min
Cook
11 min
Total
21 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Maria + Lila
Maria 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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Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
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
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
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Prep
10 min
Cook
11 min
Total
21 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: Whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce
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Whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground ginger until completely combined to create your stir-fry sauce.
Look for: completely combined to create your stir-fry sauce
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Heat the olive oil in a medium…
Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. You will know it is ready when the oil glimmers and flows easily across the pan.
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Add the chicken breast cubes to the…
Add the chicken breast cubes to the hot pan. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, until the chicken is golden-brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C)).
Look for: the chicken is golden-brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C))
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Toss in the broccoli florets and red…
Toss in the broccoli florets and red bell pepper strips. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender and have a bright, vibrant color.
Look for: the vegetables are crisp-tender and have a bright, vibrant color
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Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the…
Pour the prepared stir-fry sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Toss everything quickly to coat and let simmer for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
Look for: the sauce thickens slightly
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Remove from the heat
Remove from the heat, transfer to a serving plate, and garnish with sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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