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Skillet garlic-butter chicken thighs with lemon, thyme, and tender green beans—simple steps, bold flavor, and guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 12 oz green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat chicken dry. In a small bowl, mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Season chicken evenly on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer and sear until deep golden, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. When melted and foamy, stir in minced garlic and cook 0.5 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and honey. Stir in thyme and any browned bits. Simmer 2 minutes to slightly reduce.
- Add green beans to the skillet and toss in the sauce. Nestle chicken back in, spoon sauce over, and cook uncovered 6 to 8 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and beans are crisp-tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in lemon zest and parsley. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, rest 2 minutes, then serve with pan sauce.
Notes
For extra richness, add 2.0 tbsp grated Parmesan at the end. Swap green beans for asparagus or broccoli, adjusting cook time as needed.