Lemon and lime chicken

Do you know the differences between lemon and lime? Besides their obvious differences in appearance, lemon in fact contains higher vitamin C value while lime contains more vitamin A value.  Taste wise, lemon is mostly sour but lime is sweet and sour with a bit of nutty tangy flavour.

Combing the two citrus flavours, this dish is a perfect combination for sweet and sour lovers.

Preparation time: 15 mins
Servings: 2


Ingredients:
2 Boneless chicken thighs (with skin)
1 tsp Thyme
1 tbsp Salt
1 tsp Corn starch
2 tsp Light flavoured oil

Sauce:
Zest of 1 Lemon
Zest of 1 Lime
Juice of 1/3 Lemon
Juice of 1/2 Lime
1 tbsp Soy sauce
2 tbsp Sugar
1/2 cup Water
1 tbsp Corn starch
1 tbsp Butter


1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite size pieces. Add in thyme, salt, corn starch, and oil. Mix well. Set it aside.
2. In a bowl, add in zest of lemon and lime, juice of lemon and lime, soy sauce, sugar, water, and corn starch. Mix well. Set aside.
3. Preheat skillet in medium heat. Sear the chicken, skin side down. Sear the chicken for around 5 mins one side and 3 mins on the other side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Put the chicken on a serving plate. In the same skillet, add in the sauce mixture. Stir occasionally until the sauce is thickened and the sauce is well heated through. Turn off the heat and stir in the butter.
5. Pour over the chicken. Garnish with some zest. Enjoy:)

Tips:
1. If you find the sauce too sour, you can add water and sugar to balance out the sourness.