Description
A simple and quick dish featuring juicy chicken thighs with the bright flavors of lemon, garlic, and butter, served alongside crisp green beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound green beans
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Prepare the chicken thighs by seasoning them with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Sear the chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the green beans into the skillet with the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Customize the garlic and add more vegetables for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, garlic, butter, quick dinner