By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

This tangy glaze adds a citrus flavor and moisture without additional fat. Serve over chicken, fish or vegetables.

To make this plant based, use vegetable broth.

Number of servings

Serves 4
  1. Diabetes meal plan
  2. DASH diet
  3. Low-sodium
  4. Heart-healthy
  5. Weight management
  6. Low-fat
  7. Plant-based
  8. Meatless
  9. Gluten-free

Ingredients

  1. 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
  2. 1 teaspoon grated lemon or lime zest
  3. 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
  4. 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  5. 1 tablespoon sugar
  6. 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

In a microwavable bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Whisk to mix evenly. Microwave on high until clear and thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

  • Calories 24
  • Total fat Trace
  • Saturated fat 0 g
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat Trace
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 10 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 5 g
  • Dietary fiber Trace
  • Total sugars 2 g
  • Added sugars 3 g
  • Protein 1 g
July 28, 2022

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/lemon-or-lime-glaze-for-chicken-fish-or-vegetables/rcp-20049793