Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry

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Some things are meant to be.

Healthy Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry. Delicious, fast, and low calorie!

I’m talking Romeo and Juliet (minus the ya know, star-crossed lover death part), bacon and maple syrup, and Netflix and Saturday night kinda meant to be. No? Just me?  

Well, anyways, here’s another combination to add to that list: sugar and soy sauce. Even better? Three different types of sweeteners: honey, orange juice, and brown sugar. Then you combine them with the salty goodness of the asian motherland. Are you drooling yet? 

Well, if you aren’t yet, prepare to release the flood gates because your salivary glands will be letting loose digestive enzymes by the bucket full once you put that sweet and salty sauce on a mountain of crisp veggies and juicy chicken!

Healthy Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry. Delicious and low calorie!

This stir fry is insanely delicious and is bursting with a sweet citrus flavor that’s emphasized by the saltiness of the soy sauce. Honestly, the glaze is lick-the-bowl good, and when it soaks into some rice, oh man, you better prepare yourself. Can you tell I’m a fan?

For me, it’s reminiscent of the orange chicken from Panda Express (yum), but minus all the saturated fat and calories that comes with takeout food. 

Healthy Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry! Delicious and low calorie!

Ready from start to finish in less than 20 minutes and with only 220 calories a serving, it makes the perfect healthy weeknight meal and is great for sneaking in veggies if you aren’t super keen to them or have a picky family to feed. Not to mention it’s extremely versatile and customizable! Round up a bunch of your favorite vegetables, toss them in a wok or pan, and you’re set to dig in! Yee-haw!

Healthy Honey Orange Chicken Stir Fry

I’m linking up with What I Ate Wednesday to share this tasty dinner!

Comments

  5. says

    So I fully expect that when I come visit you (yes, that’s a “when” and not an “if”), you will totally make this for me. And that cake. I still haven’t stopped thinking about that cake.

  6. says

    YES! I adore stir fries, this looks AMAZING and I want 3 pounds right now! Thanks for giving me this pregnancy like craving ha ha ah aha ha! Personally, this serves just ONE… FOR ME 😉

  12. says

    Wow, looks tasty! I definitely will try it as soon as I will arrive home and I will receive a honey jar from the grandfather… He keeps bees therefore I always have an access to completely natural, organic honey 😉

  14. says

    I just adore your creativity with recipes, but more so, your ability to make things HEALTHY. Or, at least, much much better than the alternative. And yes, you’re making me DROOL and I’m not even hungry. Sheesh. I should be mad, but instead, I’ll just stare at this delicious dish.

  17. says

    Oh yum! It’s funny how stir frys are usually deemed so healthy in their usual manner, but I don’t think everyone knows how many horrible oils and sugars they put in them! (Not that oils or sugars are unhealthy, but the unnatural ones that taste the best are 😉 ). Your take sounds and looks excellent!

  18. says

    That stir fry sounds great! It’s a lot like one I make – it’s a southwest stirfry. I use orange, honey, lime, and chipotles for the sauce. Everything else is about the same though! I also toss in some black beans and cilantro at the end. My husband will be happy to try something different and this is perfect!

  19. says

    This sounds delicious. Since my parents are visiting in February & bringing fresh honey (they raise bees Ha Ha), this dish will have to made for dinner while there here!

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