I came up with this recipe about three years ago when I saw something similar in my Cooking Light magazine. I’ve only made it, and it was for an old friend – we ate it on top of a salad (romaine lettuce, corn, tomatoes). Even though this dish is very sweet, I think the chicken would taste good over rice, or inside of a tortilla with a little bit of lettuce and Mexican cheese. I also wonder how it would taste if one added a bit of chipotle seasoning or hot sauce…

Sweet Lime Chicken

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

3/4 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp honey mustard
1 tsp water
1 tsp cornstarch
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 tsp cajun or southwestern seasoning

Method

Combine first four ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat.
In a small bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. Add slowly to saucepan. Turn heat to medium and whisk until mixture is thick.
Whisk in butter and lime juice. Cook for 3 minutes. Add shredded chicken and seasoning
Cook for 5 minutes. Serve over rice or as the innards of a burrito.

I’d love to hear your comments if anyone decides to make this – or what kinds of variations you may have for my recipe!

Sweet Lime Chicken Recipe