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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet Delight

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet Delight

A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring chicken thighs and green beans in a fragrant garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-6 thighs Skinless, boneless chicken
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 pound Green beans
  • 1/2 cup Fresh chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Chicken stock
  • 1/2 lemon Juice of
  • 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed red chili pepper flakes optional
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt, paprika, onion powder, and black pepper, then add to the skillet.
  3. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add the green beans and chicken stock, then bring to a simmer.
  7. Cook the green beans for about 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet with the green beans and add lemon juice and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
  9. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35g

Notes

Feel free to customize with different proteins or seasonal vegetables.

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