By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

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

Number of servings

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

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 dried parsley
  5. 1 tablespoon sugar
  6. 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

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

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: 2 tablespoons

  • Calories 23
  • Total fat Trace
  • Saturated fat Trace
  • Trans fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated fat Trace
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 10 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 5 g
  • Dietary fiber Trace
  • Total sugars 3 g
  • Added sugars 3 g
  • Protein 0.5 g
  • Polyunsaturated fat Trace
  • Potassium 30 mg
  • Calcium 3 mg
  • Magnesium 2 mg
  • Vitamin D 0 g
  • Iron Trace
April 10, 2026

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