Description
This one-skillet Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken recipe is a snap to fix. The chicken thighs and green beans cook together in a bright lemon garlic butter sauce for a quick, addictive meal.
Ingredients
3 – 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 pound green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter or ghee
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper
Juice of 1/2 lemon + lemon slices
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
1/2 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Use a paper towel to pat the chicken thighs dry.
2. Combine the spices: onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Rub the chicken thighs generously with the seasoning mix.
4. Arrange the green beans in a microwave-safe dish with water and cook 8–10 minutes.
5. Heat a cast iron skillet and melt 2 tablespoons butter.
6. Place chicken skin side down, cook 5–6 minutes, then flip and cook until done.
7. Melt remaining butter, add parsley, garlic, hot sauce, chili flakes, and green beans.
8. Add lemon juice and chicken stock; reduce sauce slightly.
9. Return chicken to skillet, coat in sauce, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
Serve with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Adjust spice to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving