Savory Lemon Herb Chicken with Garlic Butter Green Beans

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme

For the Green Beans:

- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, oregano, and thyme. Mix well.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, turning them in the mixture to coat evenly. Let sit for 10 minutes to marinate.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Once the oil shimmers, add the chicken breasts to the skillet.
3. Cook each side for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
4. Remove chicken from the skillet, place on a plate, and cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 3: Prepare the Green Beans
1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter.
2. Once butter has melted, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
3. Add green beans, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat in the garlic butter.
4. Cover the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender-crisp.

Step 4: Serve
1. Arrange chicken breasts on a serving platter, garnished with any remaining lemon zest for a touch of brightness.
2. Serve with garlic butter green beans on the side. Enjoy your savory dinner!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Total Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Lemon herb chicken
- Garlic butter green beans
- Lemon chicken
- Stove cooked chicken
- Easy dinner recipe
- Healthy dinner
- Family meals
- Chicken breast recipes
- Low calorie dinner
- Quick dinner ideas

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 688 calories in total

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