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Lemon Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

Lemon Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

A delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken with Green Beans recipe that's full of flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 1.5 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Vegetables

  • 1 lb green beans trimmed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup fresh chopped parsley

Liquids

  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce such as Sriracha
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • Juice of ½ lemon

Fats

  • 3 tablespoons butter divided

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season chicken thighs generously with this mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans.

Cooking Green Beans

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add green beans and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Cooking Chicken

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in one layer in the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side for a total of 10-12 minutes. Once done transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

Finishing Touches

  • In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the remaining tablespoon butter. Add chopped parsley, garlic, hot sauce, red crushed chili pepper flakes, and pre-cooked green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked to your liking. Add lemon juice and chicken stock and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Add cooked chicken thighs back to the pan and reheat. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper (if necessary) and serve garnished with more crushed chili pepper and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
Keyword easy recipe, Garlic Chicken, green beans, healthy recipe, lemon chicken, Quick Dinner
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