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Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

This Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Skillet is a flavorful, low-carb meal featuring tender chicken and steamed green beans in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Broth and Green Beans

  • ½ cup chicken broth divided
  • 12 ounces fresh green beans

Seasoning

  • 1-¼ teaspoons salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Chicken and Oil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 4-5 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Butter Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic about 4 cloves
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Garnishes

  • fresh parsley optional
  • fresh dill optional
  • lemon slices optional
  • extra red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ cup chicken broth and fresh green beans. Cover and cook for 5 minutes to steam. Remove lid, cook another 2-3 minutes to cook out the liquid. Transfer the green beans to a bowl and set aside.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a small dish.
  • Pat dry the chicken thighs and season generously on both sides with the seasoning blend.
  • Add oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. When glistening, add chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until done. Transfer chicken to the plate with green beans.
  • Turn heat to medium and deglaze the pan with remaining ¼ cup chicken broth, scraping up stuck bits.
  • Add garlic, lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer over low heat until sauce reduces by half. Mix in butter and cook another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add chicken and green beans back into the pan, gently mix with sauce, and let reheat for about 2-3 minutes if needed.
  • Serve with fresh lemon slices, chopped parsley, dill, and extra red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

For crispy chicken, pat dry well before cooking. Ensure chicken is flat in the pan for quicker cooking. Chicken is done when internal temperature is 165°F.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipe, Green Beans, Keto, Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken, low carb, skillet recipe
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