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A vibrant plate featuring golden-brown lemon garlic butter chicken thighs garnished with fresh herbs, served alongside bright green cooked beans on a rustic wooden table, with lemon wedges and garlic cloves for garnish, colorful and appetizing presentation emphasizing textures of crispy chicken and crisp green beans

Zesty Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Tender Green Beans

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A flavorful, tender chicken thigh recipe cooked in lemon garlic butter, served with crisp green beans for a wholesome and satisfying 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
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear skin-side down until golden, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes.
  3. Transfer chicken to oven-safe dish, bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, in the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Add lemon juice and butter, simmer to create a sauce.
  6. While sauce simmers, blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain.
  7. Serve chicken thighs topped with lemon garlic sauce and green beans on the side, garnished with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  • Adjust lemon juice to taste for more tanginess.
  • You can substitute green beans with asparagus or zucchini.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Baking, stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg