Description
A flavorful one-pan dish featuring juicy chicken thighs, green beans, and a rich lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups green beans
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them in the skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Add the lemon juice and green beans around the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with rice or quinoa and pair with a light salad for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, one-pan meal, easy chicken recipes, weeknight dinner