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Juicy Lemon Garlic Butter Thighs & Green Beans Skillet

Juicy Lemon Garlic Butter Thighs & Green Beans Skillet Bliss

A flavorful one-pan meal combining chicken thighs, green beans, lemon, and garlic, perfect for quick family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Can be swapped with chicken breasts, just adjust cooking time accordingly.
  • 1 tbsp Sea Salt Essential for enhancing taste.
  • 1 tbsp Black Pepper Freshly ground is always best for optimal flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter Creates a rich and luscious sauce.
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Helps to prevent the butter from burning.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic provides the best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Avoid the bitter white pith.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Lime juice is a suitable substitute.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth For vegetarian alternative use vegetable broth or water.
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Optional for a spice kick.
For the Green Beans
  • 1 lb Green Beans Full of nutrients; swap for asparagus or broccoli if desired.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Adds color and freshness.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and season with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. Trim the ends of the green beans, rinse under cool water and set aside.
  3. Mince the garlic cloves and zest the lemon, then squeeze its juice.
  4. Melt half of the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and chicken broth, then let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. In a clean skillet, melt remaining butter and a splash of olive oil, then sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Flip the chicken and reduce heat to medium-low, cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 10-15 minutes more.
  8. Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover with aluminum foil to rest for 5 minutes.
  9. In the same skillet, add green beans to the pan drippings and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  10. Pour the lemon garlic sauce over the green beans and return the chicken to the skillet, tossing to combine.
  11. Heat together for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  12. Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is great served over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the flavors.

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