Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Green Beans Bliss
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs Recipe with Green Beans is a go-to for easy weeknight dinners, offering bold flavors in one pan.
Equipment
- - Skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic (minced) Can be substituted with garlic powder.
- 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to dietary needs.
- 1 tsp Ground black pepper Freshly ground is preferred.
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice Use fresh lemons for best taste.
For the Vegetables
- 12 oz Frozen whole green beans Fresh ones are fine but may need different cooking times.
- 2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley Optional for garnish.
Instructions
How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- Heat a medium-high skillet over the stove. Add butter and let it melt.
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle half of the lemon juice over the chicken and sprinkle minced garlic. Flip the chicken and drizzle with remaining lemon juice.
- Place the green beans around the chicken. Cover and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes.
- For more tender green beans, remove chicken after 6 minutes and cook green beans for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best texture, consider keeping green beans separate until ready to serve.