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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Green Beans Delight You!

A delicious and easy recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Green Beans, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for about 7-8 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until they are tender but still crisp.
  4. Squeeze the lemon juice over the green beans and add the lemon zest. Stir to combine.
  5. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them among the green beans. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
  • Substitute chicken thighs with boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option. Adjust cooking time as needed.

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