Ingredients:
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
For the Green Beans:
1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
Salt, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes
on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the
chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and paprika.
Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add lemon zest and juice to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the skillet, stirring until melted
and incorporated into the sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the lemon garlic
butter sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors
to meld together.
- Prepare the Green Beans:
- While the chicken is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the
trimmed green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are crisp-
tender. Drain the green beans and set aside.
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and
sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, along with lemon juice, salt, and
pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, tossing occasionally, until the
green beans are coated in the lemon garlic mixture and heated through.
- Serve:
- Serve the lemon garlic butter chicken alongside the green beans.
- Garnish the chicken with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and
freshness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious flavors of this skillet meal!
This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors, and it’s easy to make in one pan. It’s a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table!❤️
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