Chicken Thighs with Lemon Garlic Green Beans
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This easy dinner recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser in our house, even though it only serves four (perfect for our family of three with leftovers!). It's become a particular favorite for my son, Caleb, who always requests it by name. I found this fantastic recipe on the website [https://whatsinthepan.com], and it's quickly become a staple in our weekly rotation because it's so quick to whip up and always disappears from the table in minutes!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1.5 lb. skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
- 1 lb. green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- ½ cup fresh chopped parsley
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Sriracha
- ¼ teaspoon salt and fresh cracked black pepper
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ cup chicken stock
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Season chicken thighs generously with this mixture. Set aside while you prepare green beans.
- Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add green beans and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs in one layer in the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side for a total of 10-12 minutes. Adjust timing depending on the thickness of your chicken thighs. Once done transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt the remaining tablespoon 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.
- Add cooked chicken thighs back to the pan and reheat. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper (if necessary) and serve garnished with more crushed chili pepper and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Thighs with Lemon Garlic Green Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 185mg62%
Sodium 367mg16%
Potassium 752mg21%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 36g72%
Vitamin A 1965IU39%
Vitamin C 27.1mg33%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. These figures are only estimates.
- Joslyn