Description
Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Green Beans Skillet is a zesty, one-pan dinner that’s easy and irresistible. Juicy chicken thighs are seasoned with paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper, then seared in butter and olive oil. Crisp-tender green beans cook alongside, soaking up lemony garlic butter. Paleo, low-carb, and keto-friendly, this weeknight favorite requires minimal cleanup and tastes like a restaurant in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon (zest + juice)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges, fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken thighs with paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken thighs for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add green beans, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until beans are crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the lemon garlic butter over the top.
- Let cook 1–2 more minutes to blend flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or more lemon if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Calories and nutrition are estimates; exact values depend on portion sizes and ingredients used.
- For extra lemon brightness, add a little more zest or juice to taste.
- Can be served with cauliflower rice or a side salad for a complete Paleo/keto-friendly meal.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- If you prefer bone-in thighs, adjust cooking time to ensure they reach 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs and Green Beans Skillet, lemon chicken, garlic butter, one-pan dinner, green beans, keto, paleo, gluten-free, low-carb, weeknight dinner