Lemon-Dill Butter Chicken Thighs with Sautéed Green Beans

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Golden-skinned chicken thighs bathed in a bright lemon-dill butter sauce, paired with tender-crisp green beans for a simple weeknight dinner. This american-inspired keto ready in about 30 minutes pairs chicken thighs, butter, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 395 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 395 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden, flip, and cook 6 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  3. Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon fresh dill to the skillet, stirring until butter melts and sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Step 4: Add 2 cups green beans to skillet, sauté for 5 minutes until tender-crisp, then return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top, and cook 2 minutes to reheat.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Lemon-Dill Butter Chicken Thighs with Sautéed Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Lemon-Dill Butter Chicken Thighs with Sautéed Green Beans?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chicken thighs from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Dill Butter Chicken Thighs with Sautéed Green Beans?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Lemon-Dill Butter Chicken Thighs with Sautéed Green Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Lemon-Dill Butter Chicken Thighs with Sautéed Green Beans?

American keto like this pair well with a low-carb side — cauliflower rice, roasted broccoli or asparagus, or a leafy salad with olive oil and parmesan. Rice, couscous and bread would blow the carb budget this recipe is built around. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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