Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on 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 pepper to taste
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in lemon juice and add butter; simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens, about 8 minutes.
- In a separate pan, blanch green beans until tender-crisp, then sauté briefly in the remaining sauce.
- Serve chicken with green beans, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on chicken thickness for optimal juiciness.
- Use fresh lemon juice for bright flavor.
- Can be cooked in the oven at 375°F for 25-30 minutes as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Skillet, stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with green beans
- Calories: 430 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg