Lemon Butter Chicken and Green Beans

Lemon Butter Chicken and Green Beans

Author: Riley Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Yield: 4 servings Category: Chicken Recipes Cuisine: American Diet: None

Description

A delicious and zesty Lemon Butter Chicken paired with tender green beans, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and coat with the lemon butter mixture.
  5. Arrange green beans around the chicken in the skillet.
  6. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Serve hot, drizzled with more lemon butter.

Notes

  1. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  2. Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.