Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken: Shockingly Easy 40-Minute Meal
One-pan lemon garlic butter chicken with green beans for a quick and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet, Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add green beans to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, then stir in lemon zest and remaining 2 tbsp butter.
- Place chicken back into the skillet on top of the green beans.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and green beans are tender.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute chicken breasts for chicken thighs, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Serve over rice or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg