Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Green Beans Skillet: 35-Minute Irresistible Comfort
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Green Beans Skillet is a bright, savory one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken and crisp green beans coated in a buttery lemon-garlic sauce.
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
Optional parsley or red pepper flakes
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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Sear chicken in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté green beans in the same skillet until tender-crisp.
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Add butter and garlic. Cook briefly until fragrant.
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Stir in lemon zest and juice.
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Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer briefly. Serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh lemon for best flavor. Avoid high heat after adding butter. Pairs well with rice or potatoes.