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LEMON GARLIC BUTTER CHICKEN AND GREEN BEANS SKILLET
Try this flavorful and easy-to-make recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Green Beans. Tender chicken thighs are seasoned with aromatic spices and cooked to perfection, while the green beans are crisp and full of flavor. The combination of lemon, garlic, and butter creates a delicious sauce that brings everything together. This dish is sure to impress your taste buds and satisfy your cravings. Enjoy it as a wholesome meal any day of the week!
Serving: 3 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes
Estimated nutrition per serving:
Calories 314.19kcal
Total Fat 16.65g
Carbs 17.41g
Sugars 7.06g
Protein 26.13g
Sodium 509.83mg
Fiber 5.4g
Ingredients:
- 3 – 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 pound (450g) green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided or (ghee for paleo diet)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon + lemon slices, for garnish
- 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
instructions
Step 1:
To make the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs recipe with green beans: In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season chicken thighs generously with the spice mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans.
Step 2.
Boil beans in 1/2 water until almost done but still crisp.
Step 3.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Lay the seasoned chicken thighs in one layer in the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes then flip and cook another 5-6 minutes, until cooked through and a cooking thermometer displays 165°F (75°C). If chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat. Adjust timing depending on the thickness. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Step 4.
In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add chopped parsley, garlic, hot sauce, red crushed chili pepper flakes, and pre-cooked green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked to your liking. Add lemon juice and chicken stock and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.
Step 5.
Push green beans to the side and add cooked chicken thighs back to the pan and reheat quickly. Adjust seasoning with pepper and serve the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs immediately, garnished with more crushed chili pepper, fresh parsley, and a slice of lemon if you like. Enjoy!