Description
A delicious recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs served with fresh green beans, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs skin-side down to the skillet. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and toss them in the garlic butter. Squeeze in the lemon juice and add the lemon zest. Stir to combine.
- Nestle the chicken thighs back into the skillet on top of the green beans.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the green beans are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
- Substitute the green beans with asparagus or broccoli for a different flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: Salt to taste
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg