Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a flavorful one-pan dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of lemon, garlic, and butter creates a delicious sauce that pairs perfectly with the tender chicken and crispy green beans.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
- 12 ounces fresh green beans
- 1–1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 4–5 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- garnishes like fresh parsley, fresh dill, lemon slices, red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Cook Green Beans: Add green beans to the skillet, season with remaining salt, and cook until slightly charred.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add garlic, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Finish Dish: Stir in butter until melted. Return chicken to the skillet and cook until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley, dill, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or bell peppers.
- For a lighter version, you can use chicken breast instead of thighs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg