Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tbsp butter, and cook chicken until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add lemon zest and juice, then return chicken to the skillet, simmer for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, steam or sauté green beans until tender.
- Serve chicken with green beans, garnished with parsley.
Notes
- Use skin-on thighs for extra flavor and crispiness.
- You can substitute green beans with broccoli or asparagus.
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with green beans
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg