Here’s a recipe for Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Green Beans:
Ingredients:
For the chicken thighs:
– 4-6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 lemon, juiced and zested
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For the green beans:
– 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. In a large oven-safe skillet or cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs skin side down and sear for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, dried thyme, oregano, and paprika to the skillet. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is well combined.
6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up, along with any juices accumulated on the plate. Baste the chicken thighs with the lemon garlic butter sauce.
7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
8. While the chicken is baking, prepare the green beans. In a separate skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
9. Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook the green beans for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender yet still crisp.
10. Once the chicken thighs are done, remove the skillet from the oven. Garnish the chicken with fresh parsley, if desired.
11. Serve the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs hot alongside the sautéed green beans. Enjoy your delicious meal!