Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs with bone-in and skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup green beans trimmed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides.
- Add garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the chicken, add butter, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- In the last few minutes, add green beans to the skillet and cook until tender but still crisp.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot garnished with lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with boneless chicken breasts as a quick alternative.
- You can add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Sauté, simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with green beans
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg