One-Pan Chicken with Lemon and Green Beans

Juicy chicken thighs simmered with tender green beans and zesty lemon, ready in under 30 minutes.

Cuisine: American

Category: One Pot

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 1.5 lbs green beans
• 1 lemon
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Place chicken thighs skin-side down in skillet; cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook for 5 minutes more.
3. Step 3: Add 1.5 lbs trimmed green beans, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 thinly sliced lemon, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme to skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 8-10 minutes until green beans are tender and lemon slices are soft.
4. Step 4: Discard lemon slices and serve chicken with green beans and pan juices.