Description
Zesty lemon garlic butter chicken and green beans skillet brings Mediterranean flavors right to your dinner table. Succulent chicken and crisp green beans mingle in a rich, aromatic sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (large, halved horizontally or 4 small fillets)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice (fresh, about 1 lemon)
- 1 lb green beans (fresh, trimmed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for balance)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Generously coat chicken fillets with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even coverage across all surfaces.
- Chicken Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium flame. Carefully place seasoned chicken fillets and cook until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 34 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Green Bean Roasting: Using the same skillet, introduce additional olive oil and add green beans. Season with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally until crisp-tender and slightly caramelized, around 45 minutes. Remove beans and set aside.
- Flavor Infusion: Melt butter in the skillet, then introduce minced garlic, creating an aromatic base. Pour in chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, honey, and optional red pepper flakes. Allow mixture to simmer and reduce, concentrating the flavors for 23 minutes.
- Final Assembly: Reunite chicken and green beans in the skillet, generously coating with the vibrant lemon garlic butter sauce. Gently simmer for an additional 23 minutes to ensure complete heat distribution and flavor melding. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving, creating a visually appealing and delectable dish.
Notes
- Select chicken breasts of uniform thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry or undercooked sections.
- Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning chicken or garlic, which can create bitter flavor.
- Use paper towels to remove excess moisture before seasoning, enabling better browning and crispier texture.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer for reduction or adding small amounts of chicken broth if too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg