Homemade Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans
Seared to a perfect golden brown and finished in a rich, citrus-infused pan sauce, these Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs with Green Beans are the ultimate low-carb dinner hero. There is a deep, rustic comfort in watching the garlic and butter bubble around the chicken, creating a savory lacquer that makes every bite incredibly succulent.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 fresh lemon juiced and zested
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Sear: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Vegetables: Move chicken to one side of the pan. Add the green beans and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Aromatics: Add the butter to the center of the pan. Once melted, stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Use a spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the pan.
- Combine: Toss the chicken and beans in the sauce for 1–2 minutes until everything is well-coated and the sauce has slightly reduced.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon slices. Serve immediately while hot.