Chili Lime Glaze

Chili Lime Glaze

A tangy, sticky glaze balancing lime juice, honey, and chili for a quick finishing sauce.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 85/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Soy

This glossy glaze simmers lime juice, honey, and chili powder down to a syrupy consistency perfect for brushing on grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables. It comes together in under 15 minutes and keeps well in the fridge for easy weeknight use.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, honey, brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic, and salt.

  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

  3. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then whisk this slurry into the simmering glaze.

  4. Continue simmering the glaze, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

  5. Remove the glaze from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes; it will continue to thicken as it cools.

  6. Transfer the glaze to a jar or airtight container and use immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

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    Chili Lime Glaze

    This glossy glaze simmers lime juice, honey, and chili powder down to a syrupy consistency perfect for brushing on grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables. It comes together in under 15 minutes and keeps well in the fridge for easy weeknight use.

    15 min 16 oz 85 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
    • 2 teaspoons lime zest
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small saucepan, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, honey, brown sugar, butter, soy sauce, chili powder, red pepper flakes, garlic, and salt.

    2. 2

      Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

    3. 3

      In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water until smooth, then whisk this slurry into the simmering glaze.

    4. 4

      Continue simmering the glaze, stirring frequently, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.

    5. 5

      Remove the glaze from the heat and let it cool for 5 minutes; it will continue to thicken as it cools.

    6. 6

      Transfer the glaze to a jar or airtight container and use immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week.