Best 5 Honey Citrus Chicken Stir Fry Recipes

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**Honey Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry: A Delightful Fusion of Sweet, Savory, and Tangy Flavors**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the Honey Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry, a delectable dish that seamlessly blends the sweet allure of honey, the vibrant zest of citrus, and the savory richness of chicken. This culinary masterpiece is not only a symphony of flavors but also a testament to the versatility and convenience of stir-frying. In this article, we present two variations of this lip-smacking dish: a classic Honey Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry and a tantalizing Orange Chicken Stir-Fry. Each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic stir-fry technique, ensuring an unforgettable and satisfying culinary experience. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your wok, and embark on a flavor-filled journey with our Honey Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry extravaganza.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS CHICKEN STIR FRY



Citrus Chicken Stir Fry image

Chicken stir fry has a light orange flavor. Quick, easy, and so good.

Provided by cookied

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) package dry whole-wheat noodles
½ cup chicken stock
½ cup orange marmalade
⅓ cup tamari sauce
1 (1 inch) piece ginger root, peeled
ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 (16 ounce) bag frozen stir-fry vegetables, thawed

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Stir in whole-wheat noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is firm to the bite, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • Combine chicken stock, orange marmalade, tamari sauce, whole ginger root piece, and ground black pepper in a pot over medium-high heat.
  • Bring sauce to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until sauce reduces and thickens; about 20 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat. Stir in lemon juice and set aside.
  • Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until golden, no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside, leaving oil in the pan.
  • Cook and stir the stir-fry vegetables in the same skillet used for the chicken until vegetables are almost tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove ginger root piece from sauce and discard.
  • Stir chicken and sauce into vegetables and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve over whole-wheat noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.8 calories, Carbohydrate 112.5 g, Cholesterol 129.4 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 15.7 g, Protein 67.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1838.1 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

LEMON CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Lemon chicken stir-fry image

Who needs takeaways when you can make this low-fat Chinese-style stir-fry in half an hour?

Provided by Good Food team

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp honey
juice 1 lemon
250ml chicken stock
1 tbsp soy sauce
4 chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 tbsp cornflour
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 carrots, finely sliced
1 red pepper, cut into chunks
140g sugar snap pea

Steps:

  • In a jug, mix together the honey, lemon, stock and soy, then set aside. Toss the chicken with the cornflour so it's completely coated. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, then fry the chicken until it changes colour and starts to become crisp around the edges.
  • Add the carrots and red pepper, then fry for 1 min more. Pour the stock into the pan, bring to a simmer, then add the sugar snap peas and bubble everything together for 5 mins until the chicken is cooked and the veg are tender. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 1.25 milligram of sodium

HONEY-CITRUS CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Honey-Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry image

This is so quick, so healthy, and I literally had ALL the pantry ingredients on hand. If you keep chicken breasts in the freezer and OJ in the fridge, you've probably got all the stuff. You could use pre-sliced veggies to make this really fast. Be aware that this makes a very scant four servings (you may need to up the ingredients accordingly). (EDIT 11/07 - After the first review, I noticed I goofed on the ingredients. It has since been corrected.)

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch strips (thawed, if using frozen)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (plain vinegar is fine, too)
2 tablespoons orange juice
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups mixed vegetables, cut up (I used sweet onion, orange pepper, and broccoli)
2 cups rice, cooked

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, in a bowl mix honey, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet. Add veggies and cook until tender-crisp (about 3 or 4 minutes). Remove veggies from wok.
  • Add more oil if needed before adding chicken. Cook chicken for 3 or 4 minutes, or until no longer pink.
  • Push the chicken to the sides of the pan and pour the sauce into the center (give the sauce a quick mix before doing this).
  • Allow the sauce to bubble and thicken, while gently stirring. Then return the veggies to the pan and cook until heated through and all ingredients are coated with glaze.
  • Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.3, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 635.4, Carbohydrate 103.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 13.4, Protein 31

HONEY CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Honey Chicken Stir-Fry image

I'm a new mom, and my schedule is very dependent upon our young son, so I like meals that can be ready in as little time as possible. This all-in-one chicken stir fry recipe with a hint of sweetness from honey is a big time-saver. -Caroline Sperry, Allentown, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli stir-fry vegetable blend
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry chicken and garlic 1 minute. Add honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, stir-fry vegetable blend in remaining oil just until tender, 4-5 minutes. Return chicken to pan. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to pan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Honey-Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry image

When I was first married, we didn't have a working oven or grill, so I had to use the stovetop for everything. After a few months of the same thing, I needed some new ideas and developed this simple chicken stir-fry. I make half of it when we're home alone and can easily double it for company. -April Walcher, Hutchinson, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup honey
3 to 4 teaspoons soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 to 6 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and ginger; set aside. , Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned. Add vegetables and water chestnuts; stir-fry 3-4 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. , Stir honey mixture and stir into chicken mixture. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until heated through and chicken is no longer pink. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 554mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. If you can, buy organic produce and free-range chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're stir-frying, it's important to give the ingredients enough space to cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pan, the food will steam instead of fry.
  • Use a high heat: Stir-frying is a quick-cooking method, so you need to use a high heat to get the best results. A well-seasoned wok is ideal for stir-frying, but you can also use a large skillet.
  • Stir constantly: This will help prevent the food from sticking to the pan and burning.
  • Add the sauce at the end: This will help prevent the sauce from burning. If you add the sauce too early, it will start to caramelize and become bitter.

Conclusion:

Honey citrus chicken stir-fry is a delicious and healthy meal that can be made in just 30 minutes. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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