Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes each.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in lemon juice and add butter, allowing it to melt and create a sauce. Simmer the chicken and sauce for 10 minutes, ensuring chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a separate pan, steam or sauté green beans until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve chicken hot with green beans on the side, garnished with lemon zest and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness ensuring it reaches internal temperature of 165°F.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 125mg