Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken:
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– Zest and juice of 1 lemon
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
– Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
For the Green Beans:
– 1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, trimmed
– Salt, to taste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Juice of 1/2 lemon
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken:
1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce:
1. In the same skillet, add minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and paprika. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
2. Add lemon zest and juice to the skillet, stirring to combine.
3. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the skillet, stirring until melted and incorporated into the sauce.
4. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the lemon garlic butter sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
3. Prepare the Green Beans:
1. While the chicken is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender. Drain the green beans and set aside.
2. In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Add the blanched green beans to the skillet, and squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon over them. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Serve:
1. Plate the Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken alongside the green beans.
2. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
3. Enjoy your delicious Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken and Green Beans!
