Description
Tender chicken thighs and crisp green beans are cooked in a rich lemon garlic butter sauce in one skillet. This low-carb, keto-friendly meal is simple, flavorful, and perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
- ½ cup chicken broth, divided
- 12 ounces fresh green beans
- 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 4-5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, dill, lemon slices, red pepper flakes (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add ¼ cup of the chicken broth and green beans. Cover and steam for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and cook uncovered for 2-3 more minutes to evaporate the liquid. Transfer green beans to a plate and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with the seasoning mix.
- Add oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, lay the chicken thighs flat in the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Transfer to the plate with the green beans.
- Reduce heat to medium and deglaze the pan with the remaining ¼ cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add garlic, lemon juice, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer over low heat until sauce reduces by half.
- Stir in butter and cook for another 1-2 minutes until melted and incorporated.
- Return chicken and green beans to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce. Reheat for 2-3 minutes if needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh lemon slices, parsley, dill, or extra red pepper flakes as desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Use bone-in thighs if preferred, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- This dish pairs well with cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower for a low-carb meal.
- Add a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
