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A vibrant plate featuring golden-brown lemon garlic butter chicken thighs topped with fresh herbs, accompanied by crisp green beans and lemon wedges, all beautifully plated on a rustic white ceramic dish, with a soft-focus background of natural light highlighting the juicy, crispy textures.

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Green Beans

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Juicy chicken thighs cooked with garlic, lemon, and butter, served with fresh green beans for a hearty and flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

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

  1. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in lemon juice and add butter, allowing it to melt and coat the chicken.
  5. Add green beans to the skillet, tossing to combine. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until green beans are tender.
  6. 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