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Easy One-Pan Garlic Butter Chicken with Green Beans

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A quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring crispy chicken thighs cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce with fresh green beans. This one-pan recipe is simple, comforting, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
  • 12 oz (340g) fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or a few fresh sprigs (optional)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Trim the ends off the green beans and rinse under cold water. Mince the garlic finely.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Let the butter melt and bubble gently without browning.
  3. Lay chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan without crowding. Cook undisturbed for 8-10 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
  4. Turn chicken pieces over carefully with tongs. Add minced garlic around the chicken and stir gently with butter and oil mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Nestle green beans alongside the chicken. Sprinkle salt, pepper, thyme, and red pepper flakes evenly. Toss green beans gently to coat in garlic butter sauce. Cover loosely with lid or foil to steam.
  6. Lower heat to medium-low and cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken reaches internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and green beans are tender but still crisp.
  7. Remove pan from heat. Drizzle lemon juice over chicken and green beans. Toss quickly to combine and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry to ensure crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a golden crust. Stir garlic gently and keep heat moderate to prevent burning. If skin isn’t crispy enough, broil for 1-2 minutes watching closely. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently to preserve texture.

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