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 pound 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-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in lemon juice and add butter, allowing it to melt and coat the chicken.
- Add green beans to the skillet, tossing to combine. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until green beans are tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use boneless chicken thighs if preferred.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tang.
- Serve with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Searing, simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with green beans
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg