Description
A flavorful one-skillet meal featuring tender lemon garlic butter chicken thighs paired with crisp steamed green beans, all coated in a rich, savory pan sauce. This low-carb, keto-friendly dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a nutritious dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken broth, divided
- 12 ounces fresh green beans
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 4-5 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons butter
Garnishes (optional)
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh dill
- Lemon slices
- Additional red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Steam Green Beans: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ cup chicken broth and fresh green beans. Cover with a lid and steam for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for another 3 minutes to evaporate remaining liquid. Transfer the green beans to a bowl and set aside.
- Mix Seasoning: In a small dish, combine 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to create the seasoning blend.
- Season Chicken: Pat dry chicken thighs with paper towels. Generously season both sides with the prepared seasoning blend.
- Cook Chicken: Add oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add chicken thighs flat in the pan. Cook 7 minutes per side or until fully cooked through. Transfer chicken to the plate with green beans.
- Deglaze Pan: Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining ¼ cup chicken broth to the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low heat until sauce reduces by half. Mix in butter and cook for another 2 minutes until melted and combined.
- Combine and Reheat: Return chicken and green beans to the skillet. Gently coat with the sauce and reheat for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the dish and garnish with fresh lemon slices, chopped parsley or dill, and extra red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use a skillet with a lid to steam green beans properly.
- Pat chicken dry to ensure a crisp, golden sear.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- Butter can be substituted with ghee for a dairy-free option.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or a side salad for a complete low-carb meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 726 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 154 mg
