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Lemon Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

Lemon Garlic Chicken with Green Beans: Easy & Delicious Dinner

Lemon Garlic Chicken with Green Beans is a quick, healthy dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant green beans.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs Skinless and boneless
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked for bolder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Crushed Red Chili Pepper Flakes Omit for milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt recommended
  • 0.5 teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound Green Beans Fresh or frozen
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Substitute with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Chopped Parsley
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce Sriracha or similar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cup Chicken Stock Low-sodium preferred

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Pot
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Season chicken thighs generously and let sit.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Blanch green beans for about 10 minutes until tender, then drain.
  3. Heat skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of butter. Brown chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then add blanched green beans and toss for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken stock and lemon juice, scraping the skillet for flavor. Simmer to thicken slightly.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, stir to coat with sauce, and heat through before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings, serve with Lemon Dill Potato Salad for a complete meal.

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