Warm Lemon Herb Chicken and Rice Bowl
Juicy pan-seared chicken breast served over warm basmati rice with soft, tender zucchini. Flavored with fresh lemon juice and delicate herbs for an easy-to-digest, anti-bloat lunch.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Yadira + Lila
Yadira 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 HealthDigestive 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.
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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
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
Time saver
Using pre-cooked or batch-cooked basmati rice saves prep time and makes this meal assemble in under 15 minutes.
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in…
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (350°F / 175°C).
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Season 5 oz (140g) of chicken breast…
Season 5 oz (140g) of chicken breast with a pinch of sea salt and dried oregano.
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Add the chicken breast to the hot…
Add the chicken breast to the hot skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the surface is golden brown.
Look for: the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the surface is golden brown
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Remove the chicken from the skillet and…
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Allow: 5 minutes
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In the same skillet, add 0.5 pcs of sliced zucchini and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until tender and translucent.
Look for: tender and translucent
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Add 0.5 cup of cooked white basmati rice and 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice to the skillet, stirring gently for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Plate the warm basmati rice and zucchini…
Plate the warm basmati rice and zucchini mixture into a bowl, top with the sliced chicken breast, and garnish with fresh parsley.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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