Weight Watchers Smart Ones “Fruit Inspirations”
Honey Mango Barbeque Chicken (with orzo pasta)
Still trying to continue the hunt for healthy frozen food, I picked up this little dish not quite knowing what to expect. I gotta say, it was pretty darn good despite a few setbacks.
I quibble with the spelling of “barbeque” and also wonder why it’s on the label at all. Nothing about this dish said barbecue, barbeque or even BBQ to me. However, the “honey mango” part was awesome in the sauce drenching the chicken, which I found worked better when cut into smaller pieces so there would be enough to go around with the mango bits – and soak up the sauce. The pasta was tender and not soggy at all, if a little heavy on the spinach. Maybe it’s supposed to be that way? I have little orzo experience.
At 240 calories and only 30 (!) from fat with 490 mg of sodium, this one’s a keeper. Being a Weight Watchers product, they’ve done the math for you: 5 points.
This disappointing thing, though, was that while this dish tasted great and got a clean bill in the healthy department, it had no staying power. I scarfed it down for lunch around 11:30, but my stomach was growling again by 5. I guess that’s when you know you’re dieting. But did I mention the sauce was great?
Rating: 4/5
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