Crisp-Cooked Lemon-Herb Chicken with Sautéed Green Beans

Name: Crisp-Cooked Lemon-Herb Chicken with Sautéed Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 (zested and juiced) lemon; 2 (minced) garlic cloves; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 cup (trimmed) green beans; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Juicy chicken breasts seared to golden perfection with a bright lemon-garlic herb finish, paired with tender-crisp green beans.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 (zested and juiced) lemon
2 (minced) garlic cloves
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 cup (trimmed) green beans
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F), then transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add green beans and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Return chicken to the skillet, add lemon zest, juice, and thyme, then simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.