Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

• servings: 3 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 – 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs

1 pound (450g) green beans, trimmed

3 tablespoons butter, divided or (ghee for paleo diet)

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Juice of 1/2 lemon + lemon slices, for garnish

1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock

1 tablespoon hot sauce (we used Sriracha)

1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, optional

1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley

Directions

How to Make this Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe:

1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. You want to remove excess moisture so the chicken will brown properly.

2. Combine the onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

3. Rub the chicken thighs generously with the seasoning mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans.

4. Arrange the green beans in a microwave-safe dish with 1/2 cup (125ml) water and cook in the microwave for 8-10 minutes until almost done but still crisp.

5. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-low heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

6. Place the seasoned chicken thighs top side down in the hot skillet and cook, until golden, about 5-6 minutes, then flip the chicken thighs and cook another 5-6 minutes, until cooked through and a cooking thermometer displays 165°F (75°C). If the chicken browns too quickly, lower the heat. Adjust timing depending on the thickness. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

7. In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add chopped parsley, garlic, hot sauce, red crushed chili pepper flakes, and pre-cooked green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked to your liking. Add lemon juice and chicken stock and reduce the sauce for a couple of minutes, until slightly thickened.

8. Push green beans to the side, place the chicken back in the pan with the sauce, and reheat quickly. Adjust seasoning chicken with pepper.

9. Serve the lemon garlic butter chicken thighs warm, garnished with more crushed chili pepper, fresh parsley, and a slice of lemon if you like. Enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 616