Cast Iron Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Green Beans

Name: Cast Iron Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Green Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 minced garlic cloves; 1 juiced lemon; 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme; 12 oz trimmed green beans; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken thighs seared in a cast iron skillet with garlic and lemon, served alongside crisp-tender green beans.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

1 lb (bone-in, skin-on) chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1 juiced lemon
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
12 oz trimmed green beans
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add chicken skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 3: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice, 1 tsp thyme, and 1/2 cup water, scraping up browned bits.
Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it among green beans. Simmer covered for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and beans are bright green and tender.