Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, and butter to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, steam or sauté green beans with a pinch of salt.
- Serve chicken hot, topped with lemon slices and parsley, alongside green beans.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine or chicken broth during cooking.
- Adjust green bean cook time based on preferred crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Baking, sautéing, roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg