Strawberry Rhubarb is not just for pie anymore! This easy healthy chicken stir fry has a fresh, zesty orange sauce and is a gluten free and paleo friendly weeknight spring meal for only 350 calories!
“No. I will not eat a savory-strawberry rhubarb stir fry for dinner,” said Mr. FFF as he angrily poured himself a bowl of my homemade cereal recipe to eat instead.
“The ONE day you actually make us fresh food, and we aren’t forced to eat cold, leftover spiralzed zucchini casserole from your photo shoot earlier that day, and you try and feed me strawberry and rhubarb. FOR DINNER?!”
“I mean, I was down for the strawberry French toast bake with rhubarb you made. But this? NOPE.”
This is the real-life convo that happened in my very kitchen when I told the hubs that I was going to make him a fresh-warm-not-leftover-Moroccan chicken skillet kinda dinner that night. There was anger and stubborness of a 5 year old (don’t tell him that I said that.)
Think of the most exciting thing in the world EVER, and then pretend that it’s the total OPPOSITE of that. That is how the Huborama reacted when I told him about the potentially-gross-but-ALSO-potentially-amazing healthy chicken stir fry idea that had been swirling around my food-blogger-brain for a few days.
He was not pleased with me. SO not pleased that he straight up started eating his bowl of cereal BEFORE I had even finished making dinner. Liiike, without even giving it a tasting-CHANCE.
Rude.
You know what though? You’re not far off are you? I can feel your judgy little taste buds also giving off the EXACT same not-good-juju-vibes THROUGH MY SCREEN. You’re thinking that this classic combo is REALLY only for pie and you’re juuuuust not sure about doing the rhubarb-strawberry-stir-fry dance for dinner tonight.
You’re thinking that my food-blogger-brain may have just JUMPED off the deep end into crazy town, and you’ll stick to your super safe and boring healthy taco salad recipe or chicken fried rice for dinner instead. Or, if you MUST do a stir fry, you’re thinking and easy low carb keto stir fry.
You think strawberry and rhubarb are only for things like gluten free strawberry rhubarb crisp from Healthy Seasonal Recipes don’t you?
I’m in your head. Creeepy.
I’m not going to even lie to you, since we are besties and I know you can see through that kind of shenanigans, I was worried about this recipe when it was still in its idea stage and lived only inside my head. You know those things that are either going to be, like, SO SO SO taste-bud-falling-off-your-head good, or SO SO SO I’d-rather-eat-crickets bad?
This was one of those. Also, I do not know why crickets were the first thing that came to mind. You just gotta roll with these weird things sometimes.
But, you guys. We need to discuss something. AKA: we need to talk about that sour, crimson-colored rhubarb kind of juuuust melts together with a few splashes of tangy, zesty lime juice and fresh orange juice, to create this magical sweet-but-tart sauce that gets up close and personal with cool mint, juicy strawberries, tender chicken, and just a few sprinkles of crunchy, toasty almonds.
This healthy chicken stir fry is basically just one, BIG, mish-mash of crazy deliciousness with a HUGE helping of texture on the side.<–You KNOW how I feel about texturing ALL the things. As in “I want to do it to every recipe that comes out of my kitchen EVER.”
Aaannnnd, I triple-heart-double-tap-whatever-else-you-wanna-say kinda fell in love with each tangy-sweet bite that hit the tip of my tongue and sent happy-healthy-food-vibes all the way into my tummy. Yep, you need in on that kinda dinner-action.
And then … IT CAME TIME FEED THE BEAST. Err … husband. You get it.
You know what?
He. Had. Seconds.
Which means, I win.
Not that it’s about winning.
But you and I both know that is.
I also shared the Strawberry Rhubarb Stir Fry Recipe on Food Fanatic, so be sure to check it out there!
Other Recipes You Might Like
Spicy Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry
Easy Paleo Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry with Coriander And Spicy Sweet Sauce
FOR THIS RECIPE, I RECOMMEND:
WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS PER SERVING: SMARTPOINTS: 8 POINTS+: 9. OLD POINTS: 7
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Want more paleo stir fries?
Orange Beef Stir Fry with Sweet Potato Noodles
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry with Dijon Orange Almond Sauce
Healthy Chicken Stir Fry with Coriander
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Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
Haha I love when our men go back for seconds. Then you know it’s a winner! 😉 I would have to follow suit with your husband though, this looks divine! Can I come over now?!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha totally!! And yes, please DO come over! 🙂
Catherine says
Dear Taylor, I absolutely love the sound of this dish. The sweet and savory is a perfect…the zucchini noodles is the perfect touch to this meal. I wish I had this for lunch! xo, Catherine
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much!
Ashley } Spoonful of Flavor says
This is going on my dinner menu soon! It combines all of my favorite ingredients into one fresh and flavorful dish. I wish rhubarb wasn’t so difficult to find in Florida because I love it!
Taylor Kiser says
I wish I could send you some – we have tons here! Thanks girl!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
My family is so used to me serving food that was reheated too. The sad truth of natural light photography is that happens so much in the darker months of the year. I love that he had seconds. Yes it is about winning. Ha ha.
Taylor Kiser says
Totally. I think every food bloggers family is used to it by now!
And I am glad you agree re: winner 😉 Thanks!
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
You deserve a HUGE round of applause! I mean, who else would think to put the classic summer combo with chicken? Please tell me your genius ways!
Taylor Kiser says
It’s as simple as going to bed. All the good recipe ideas come when i just want to sleep 😉 Ha! Thanks!
gerry @ foodness gracious says
Love the addition of rhubarb!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Gerry!
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
This is such a genius idea, Taylor! I’m no stranger to berries in my salads or other savory dishes, but I haven’t done rhubarb in this way. Can’t wait to try it out! Gorgeous photos, friend!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Liz!!! 🙂
Marye says
This looks absolutely delicious, I love all of the flavor!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Marye!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Gorgeous, gorgeous. LOVE the zucchini noodles with the strawberry and rhubarb!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so, so much Brenda!
Matt says
You’ve got a way with making healthy food look amazing!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Matt!