Description
A quick and easy recipe for crispy garlic butter chicken thighs cooked with green beans, delivering a flavorful and comforting dinner in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (organic or free-range recommended)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed (or thawed frozen green beans)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness and set aside.
- Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, place chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet. Press lightly for even contact.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes without moving them until a deep golden-brown crust forms. If the skin sticks, wait a little longer until it releases.
- Flip the chicken and add the butter and minced garlic around the pieces. Spoon the melted garlic butter over the chicken as it cooks for 2 more minutes.
- Add the trimmed green beans to the pan, tucking them around the chicken. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the green beans are tender-crisp.
- Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything. Toss the green beans in the garlic butter sauce.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices and flavor.
Notes
Pat chicken thighs dry thoroughly for the crispiest skin. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even browning. Use medium-high heat and spoon garlic butter over chicken to prevent burning. Let chicken rest before serving. Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain crispiness. Optional: cover green beans with a lid during last 5 minutes in oven for softer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, crispy chicken thighs, green beans, easy dinner, weeknight meal, quick recipe, comfort food, low-carb, gluten-free