Agave Lime Chicken

 

1/2 cup agave

1/4 cup lime juice

1-1/4 tsp. grated lime peel, divided

Salt

1 tsp. rosemary, crushed

Red hot pepper

Pepper

1/8 tsp. dried crushed

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (8 to 10 oz. each)

1 tsp. cornstarch

1 T. water

 

Combine agave, lime juice, 1 tsp. lime peel, salt, rosemary and pepper; mix well. Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes; brush with agave mixture and bake 15 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Remove chicken from baking pan; pour remaining sauce into pan and deglaze. Strain mixture into small saucepan; bring mixture to boil. Combine cornstarch and water; add to strained sauce. Cook and stir until mixture comes to boil. Boil 1 minute. Stir in remaining lime peel. Slice chicken breast; pour hot sauce over slices.