Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Add olive oil and sear chicken thighs skin-side down until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and green beans. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add green beans, cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until tender.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust lemon juice for more tang.
- Optional: Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with green beans
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg