Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for green beans)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in lemon juice and add butter, stirring until melted and combined to create the sauce.
- Add chicken back to the pan, spooning sauce over, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in another pan. Add green beans, season with salt, and sauté until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve chicken thighs topped with lemon garlic sauce alongside green beans.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time for thicker chicken thighs to ensure they are fully cooked.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Can be served with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with green beans
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg