Description
A delightful and savory dish combining tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for any gathering or satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add green beans, olive oil, salt, and black pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Return chicken thighs to the skillet and spoon lemon garlic butter sauce over them.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious and savory meal!
Notes
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety. Use a large skillet to cook all components in one pan for convenience. Customize with smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg