Description
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Green Beans Skillet is a one-pan wonder, transforming simple ingredients into a flavorful dish that satisfies even the pickiest eaters. It's quick, wholesome, and customizable, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 ½ pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs, trimmed
½ teaspoon Salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 pound Fresh Green Beans, trimmed
4 cloves Garlic, minced
¼ cup Chicken Broth
¼ cup Unsalted Butter
2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice (from 1 small lemon)
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Zest (from 1 small lemon)
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and dried oregano
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 4-6 minutes per side until golden brown, then remove from skillet
- In the same skillet, add green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp
- Push green beans aside, add garlic to the cleared space, and cook for 30 seconds. Then pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits
- Add butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until butter melts and sauce is combined. Taste and adjust seasoning
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, cover, and simmer for 2-3 minutes
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables or seasonings for variety.
For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with ghee or plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg